Tides Today & Tomorrow in Arcata Wharf, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Arcata Wharf, CA.
Next low tide : 10:52 pm (1.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 25m at 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 - Mar 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:517.511:136.23:492.64:44-0.56:486:08Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri10:487.711:526.74:461.95:28-0.66:466:09New Moon2Fri
3Sat11:427.75:391.26:10-0.56:456:10New Moon3Sat
4Sun12:317.212:367.56:300.66:52-0.26:436:11New Moon4Sun
5Mon1:107.61:287.27:210.17:330.36:426:13Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue1:497.82:226.78:12-0.18:150.96:406:14Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed2:317.83:196.19:05-0.18:591.66:386:15Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu3:157.64:215.610:010.19:462.36:376:16Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri4:047.35:305.111:020.310:412.86:356:17First Quarter9Fri
10Sat4:596.96:494.912:090.66:346:18First Quarter10Sat
11Sun7:026.69:124.92:190.77:327:19First Quarter11Sun
12Mon8:106.310:205.12:073.43:260.87:307:20Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue9:176.211:085.33:233.24:220.77:297:21Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed10:176.211:445.64:252.95:080.77:277:23Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu11:086.35:162.55:470.77:257:24Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri12:145.811:53 AM6.35:582.06:210.77:247:25Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:416.112:356.36:371.66:520.97:227:26Full Moon17Sat
18Sun1:076.31:146.27:131.27:221.17:207:27Full Moon18Sun
19Mon1:346.51:536.17:480.97:511.37:197:28Full Moon19Mon
20Tue2:016.62:325.98:240.78:201.77:177:29Full Moon20Tue
21Wed2:286.73:135.79:010.58:502.07:157:30Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu2:576.83:575.49:400.59:212.47:147:31Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri3:286.84:475.110:240.59:562.77:127:32Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat4:056.75:464.811:140.510:383.07:107:33Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun4:516.66:544.712:120.57:097:34Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon5:516.48:064.71:170.57:077:35Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue7:046.39:115.012:573.32:230.47:057:36Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed8:216.310:055.52:233.03:250.27:047:38Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu9:346.510:516.03:372.54:190.17:027:39Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri10:406.611:336.64:401.75:090.07:017:40Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat11:416.85:360.85:550.26:597:41New Moon31Sat
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 7:54 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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