Tides Today & Tomorrow in Arcata Wharf, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Arcata Wharf, CA.
Next low tide : in 6h 02m at 8:55 am (-1.6 ft)
Next high tide : 3:37 pm (6.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:46 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (8% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9418851
Common Questions About Tides

Arcata Wharf, CA Tides - Feb 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:567.25:374.911:421.511:002.47:265:33Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun5:427.57:104.612:551.07:255:34Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon6:367.68:504.72:080.57:245:36Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue7:377.810:155.01:073.73:15-0.17:235:37Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed8:418.011:145.42:273.94:13-0.67:225:38Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu9:428.13:393.85:05-1.07:215:39Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:005.810:39 AM8.24:413.55:51-1.17:205:41New Moon7Fri
8Sat12:396.111:31 AM8.15:353.16:34-1.17:195:42New Moon8Sat
9Sun1:166.312:207.96:262.77:13-0.97:175:43New Moon9Sun
10Mon1:506.51:057.57:132.47:49-0.57:165:44New Moon10Mon
11Tue2:236.61:507.08:002.28:240.17:155:46Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed2:556.72:356.48:482.08:560.87:145:47Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu3:266.73:235.79:361.99:281.67:125:48Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri3:586.74:175.110:281.89:592.37:115:49First Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:326.75:234.611:261.810:323.07:105:50First Quarter15Sat
16Sun5:106.66:464.312:301.77:095:52First Quarter16Sun
17Mon5:576.58:344.31:391.57:075:53First Quarter17Mon
18Tue6:536.510:094.612:164.02:441.17:065:54First Quarter18Tue
19Wed7:556.610:554.91:434.23:390.77:045:55Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu8:536.811:275.22:574.14:260.37:035:56Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri9:467.011:555.43:543.95:06-0.17:025:58Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat10:347.34:423.55:42-0.47:005:59Full Moon22Sat
23Sun12:235.711:18 AM7.45:263.06:16-0.56:596:00Full Moon23Sun
24Mon12:516.012:027.56:082.56:49-0.56:576:01Full Moon24Mon
25Tue1:196.312:467.36:522.17:22-0.36:566:02Full Moon25Tue
26Wed1:496.71:337.07:371.67:550.26:546:03Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu2:197.02:236.58:251.28:300.86:536:05Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri2:527.23:195.99:170.89:061.66:516:06Waning Gibbous28Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9418851)

Common Questions About Arcata Wharf, CA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Arcata Wharf, CA today?

Slack tide in Arcata Wharf, CA is approximately 12:16 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Arcata Wharf, CA?

Arcata Wharf, CA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 8% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Arcata Wharf, CA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Arcata Wharf, CA?

Tide predictions for Arcata Wharf, CA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Arcata Wharf, CA?

Tide data for Arcata Wharf, CA is sourced from NOAA Station #9418851. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9418851.

What is the moon phase in Arcata Wharf, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Arcata Wharf, CA is Waxing Crescent (8% illuminated). This places Arcata Wharf, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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