Tides Today & Tomorrow in Arcata Wharf, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Arcata Wharf, CA.
Next low tide : in 5h 51m at 10:18 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 4:57 pm (6.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:44 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (24% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9418851
Common Questions About Tides

Arcata Wharf, CA Tides - Nov 2067

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:356.09:325.12:541.63:562.47:476:12Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed10:106.310:325.23:401.84:421.77:486:11Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu10:426.711:265.44:222.05:231.17:496:10Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri11:137.05:012.26:000.57:516:09Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat12:155.511:45 AM7.35:392.46:380.07:526:07New Moon5Sat
6Sun1:015.711:17 AM7.55:152.76:15-0.56:535:06New Moon6Sun
7Mon12:465.811:50 AM7.75:522.96:54-0.86:545:05New Moon7Mon
8Tue1:315.812:267.86:313.17:35-1.06:555:04New Moon8Tue
9Wed2:185.81:057.77:123.28:19-1.06:565:03Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu3:085.71:497.57:593.49:06-0.86:585:02Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri4:005.72:417.28:543.49:57-0.56:595:01Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat4:555.83:426.710:003.410:51-0.27:005:00First Quarter12Sat
13Sun5:516.04:556.111:173.211:480.37:014:59First Quarter13Sun
14Mon6:446.36:165.712:382.77:024:58First Quarter14Mon
15Tue7:346.77:385.512:460.81:532.07:034:58Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed8:217.28:565.41:431.22:581.17:054:57Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu9:057.610:065.62:381.73:540.37:064:56Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri9:487.911:085.73:302.14:43-0.47:074:55Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat10:298.14:202.45:29-0.97:084:55Full Moon19Sat
20Sun12:035.911:09 AM8.25:072.76:13-1.17:094:54Full Moon20Sun
21Mon12:536.011:49 AM8.15:523.06:55-1.27:104:53Full Moon21Mon
22Tue1:406.012:297.96:373.27:36-1.07:124:53Full Moon22Tue
23Wed2:255.91:087.57:213.38:17-0.77:134:52Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu3:095.81:497.18:073.58:59-0.37:144:52Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri3:535.82:326.68:563.69:400.17:154:51Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat4:385.73:196.09:523.610:230.67:164:51Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun5:235.84:155.510:563.611:071.17:174:50Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon6:085.95:205.012:073.37:184:50Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue6:506.16:354.71:172.97:194:49Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed7:316.47:524.612:422.02:182.37:204:49Third Quarter30Wed
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 1:37 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 24% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (24% illuminated). This places Arcata Wharf, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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