Tides Today & Tomorrow in Arcata Wharf, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Arcata Wharf, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 44m at 5:47 am (-1.4 ft)
Next high tide : 12:39 pm (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:48 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:55 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (4% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9418851
Common Questions About Tides

Arcata Wharf, CA Tides - Dec 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:055.51:167.37:344.08:45-0.57:214:49Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat3:495.51:587.08:204.09:26-0.47:224:49Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun4:335.62:476.69:163.910:10-0.17:234:49Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon5:185.83:476.110:243.710:560.37:244:48First Quarter4Mon
5Tue6:016.15:015.611:413.311:440.87:254:48First Quarter5Tue
6Wed6:436.56:275.212:582.67:264:48First Quarter6Wed
7Thu7:257.07:545.012:361.42:071.67:274:48Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri8:077.69:165.11:302.03:070.67:284:48Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat8:518.110:295.32:262.54:02-0.37:294:48Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun9:368.511:335.63:213.04:53-1.17:304:48Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon10:238.74:163.25:42-1.67:314:48Full Moon11Mon
12Tue12:305.911:11 AM8.85:103.46:30-1.87:314:48Full Moon12Tue
13Wed1:216.011:59 AM8.76:033.47:17-1.87:324:49Full Moon13Wed
14Thu2:106.112:488.46:553.48:03-1.57:334:49Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri2:576.11:377.97:493.48:48-1.17:334:49Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat3:436.12:277.28:453.49:32-0.57:344:49Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun4:296.23:206.59:463.410:160.27:354:50Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon5:136.34:175.710:533.210:590.97:354:50Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue5:556.45:245.112:052.97:364:51Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed6:366.56:424.61:172.57:374:51Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu7:166.78:084.412:282.32:211.97:374:51Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri7:556.99:334.51:162.93:151.37:384:52Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat8:347.110:434.82:083.44:000.87:384:53Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun9:137.311:355.13:013.84:420.37:384:53Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon9:537.43:504.05:20-0.17:394:54Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue12:175.310:32 AM7.64:364.05:57-0.47:394:54New Moon26Tue
27Wed12:545.511:11 AM7.75:194.06:34-0.77:394:55New Moon27Wed
28Thu1:305.611:50 AM7.86:013.97:10-0.87:404:56New Moon28Thu
29Fri2:055.712:297.76:423.87:46-0.97:404:57New Moon29Fri
30Sat2:405.91:107.57:263.78:23-0.77:404:57Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun3:166.01:547.28:153.58:56-0.47:404:58Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 9:13 am — 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 4% 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 Waning Crescent (4% 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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