Tides Today & Tomorrow in Arcata Wharf, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Arcata Wharf, CA.
Next low tide : in 6h 00m at 9:40 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 4:04 pm (6.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:27 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (19% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9418851
Common Questions About Tides

Arcata Wharf, CA Tides - Jan 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:377.27:284.71:351.77:404:59First Quarter1Wed
2Thu7:267.28:554.712:472.72:401.37:405:00Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri8:147.310:114.91:453.23:340.87:405:01Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat9:007.311:065.12:443.54:210.57:405:02Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun9:447.411:495.43:383.65:020.27:405:02Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon10:257.54:273.65:38-0.17:405:03Full Moon6Mon
7Tue12:245.611:04 AM7.55:103.56:13-0.27:405:04Full Moon7Tue
8Wed12:565.711:42 AM7.55:513.46:46-0.37:405:05Full Moon8Wed
9Thu1:275.912:187.46:303.37:18-0.37:405:06Full Moon9Thu
10Fri1:586.012:557.27:103.27:50-0.27:405:07Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat2:306.21:326.97:503.18:210.17:395:08Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun3:026.32:126.58:342.98:530.47:395:10Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon3:356.52:586.19:222.79:270.97:395:11Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue4:116.73:525.610:172.510:031.47:385:12Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed4:496.95:005.111:202.210:452.07:385:13Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu5:347.16:234.712:291.77:385:14Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri6:257.47:524.71:391.17:375:15Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat7:227.79:154.912:433.12:450.57:375:16Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun8:218.010:235.31:563.33:43-0.27:365:17Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon9:208.311:175.83:073.34:36-0.87:355:19Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue10:178.54:113.15:25-1.27:355:20New Moon21Tue
22Wed12:046.211:11 AM8.65:092.76:11-1.47:345:21New Moon22Wed
23Thu12:486.612:038.56:042.46:54-1.37:335:22New Moon23Thu
24Fri1:296.912:548.26:582.17:37-1.07:335:23Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat2:107.11:447.67:501.88:18-0.47:325:25Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun2:507.32:357.08:431.78:580.27:315:26Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon3:317.33:296.29:391.79:381.07:305:27Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue4:137.24:285.510:381.710:201.87:305:28First Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:577.15:354.911:411.711:062.57:295:29First Quarter29Wed
30Thu5:447.06:564.612:501.67:285:31First Quarter30Thu
31Fri6:356.98:284.512:003.11:581.47:275:32First Quarter31Fri
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 12:52 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 19% 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 (19% 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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