Tides Today & Tomorrow in Arcata Wharf, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Arcata Wharf, CA.
Next low tide : 8:00 pm (2.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 51m at 2:56 pm (6.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:46 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : New Moon (3% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9418851
Common Questions About Tides

Arcata Wharf, CA Tides - Feb 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:476.92:167.38:252.18:50-0.27:265:33Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon3:257.13:096.59:211.99:280.67:255:34Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue4:037.14:075.710:201.710:061.67:245:35First Quarter3Tue
4Wed4:427.15:145.011:221.610:452.47:235:37First Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:237.16:374.512:301.57:225:38First Quarter5Thu
6Fri6:096.98:234.41:401.37:215:39First Quarter6Fri
7Sat7:016.910:064.712:293.82:461.07:205:40Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun7:586.811:045.01:444.13:430.77:195:42Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon8:546.911:405.22:564.24:300.47:185:43Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:467.03:544.05:110.17:165:44Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:095.410:32 AM7.24:423.85:46-0.17:155:45Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:345.611:13 AM7.35:243.46:19-0.27:145:46Full Moon12Thu
13Fri1:005.711:52 AM7.36:033.16:49-0.27:135:48Full Moon13Fri
14Sat1:255.912:307.26:412.87:18-0.17:115:49Full Moon14Sat
15Sun1:516.21:096.97:202.57:470.27:105:50Full Moon15Sun
16Mon2:176.41:496.68:012.28:150.67:095:51Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue2:446.62:346.18:451.98:441.27:085:53Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed3:126.93:275.69:341.69:151.87:065:54Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu3:447.04:315.010:301.39:492.57:055:55Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri4:227.25:524.611:351.010:313.17:035:56Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat5:117.37:304.412:470.77:025:57Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun6:147.39:074.72:020.37:015:58Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon7:277.510:155.11:034.03:09-0.26:596:00Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue8:397.611:035.52:323.84:07-0.76:586:01Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed9:457.911:435.93:443.44:58-1.06:566:02Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu10:448.04:452.85:43-1.16:556:03New Moon26Thu
27Fri12:196.311:38 AM7.95:392.26:24-1.06:536:04New Moon27Fri
28Sat12:546.712:297.76:301.67:02-0.66:526:05New Moon28Sat
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 5:28 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 3% 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 New Moon (3% 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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