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 1h 12m 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 - Feb 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:048.111:506.04:003.25:13-0.87:265:33Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu10:578.34:562.85:56-1.17:255:34New Moon2Thu
3Fri12:306.411:49 AM8.35:502.36:38-1.17:245:36New Moon3Fri
4Sat1:096.912:418.16:421.87:19-0.97:235:37New Moon4Sat
5Sun1:487.21:337.77:351.48:00-0.57:225:38Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon2:287.52:277.18:291.18:420.27:215:39Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue3:107.73:246.49:261.09:251.07:195:41Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed3:547.74:285.710:260.910:111.87:185:42First Quarter8Wed
9Thu4:437.65:425.111:330.911:032.57:175:43First Quarter9Thu
10Fri5:367.47:074.812:440.97:165:44First Quarter10Fri
11Sat6:367.38:394.912:063.11:570.87:155:46First Quarter11Sat
12Sun7:397.19:555.11:193.43:030.67:135:47Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon8:417.110:485.42:333.53:580.47:125:48Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue9:367.111:275.63:373.34:430.27:115:49Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed10:257.111:595.84:293.15:220.17:105:50Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu11:087.15:142.85:560.17:085:52Full Moon16Thu
17Fri12:276.011:47 AM7.05:542.56:270.27:075:53Full Moon17Fri
18Sat12:546.212:256.96:332.26:570.47:065:54Full Moon18Sat
19Sun1:206.41:026.67:102.07:260.77:045:55Full Moon19Sun
20Mon1:476.51:406.37:471.87:541.17:035:56Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue2:156.62:206.08:251.78:221.57:015:58Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed2:446.73:035.69:061.68:511.97:005:59Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu3:146.73:535.19:521.59:212.46:586:00Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri3:496.74:544.710:451.49:582.86:576:01Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:326.76:094.511:481.310:473.26:556:02Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun5:276.77:334.512:561.16:546:03Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon6:336.88:484.712:013.52:040.76:526:05Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue7:437.09:465.21:283.53:040.26:516:06Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed8:507.310:325.72:453.23:56-0.26:496:07Waning Crescent29Wed
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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