Tides Today & Tomorrow in Arcata Wharf, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Arcata Wharf, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 15m at 12:22 pm (2.2 ft)
Next high tide : 7:01 pm (6.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:42 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (53% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9418851
Common Questions About Tides

Arcata Wharf, CA Tides - Nov 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:165.44:536.311:143.67:486:11First Quarter1Thu
2Fri7:115.66:085.912:090.312:323.47:496:10First Quarter2Fri
3Sat8:045.97:295.71:070.61:522.97:506:09First Quarter3Sat
4Sun7:536.47:495.61:060.82:042.26:515:08Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon8:386.99:035.72:031.13:061.26:535:07Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue9:227.510:105.92:571.34:000.36:545:05Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed10:048.011:116.13:481.64:51-0.66:555:04Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu10:478.34:371.95:40-1.26:565:03Full Moon8Thu
9Fri12:076.311:29 AM8.55:252.26:27-1.56:575:02Full Moon9Fri
10Sat1:016.312:138.46:132.47:14-1.66:585:01Full Moon10Sat
11Sun1:536.312:588.27:012.78:00-1.47:005:00Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon2:456.21:447.87:512.98:48-1.07:015:00Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue3:376.02:327.28:453.29:36-0.57:024:59Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed4:315.93:256.59:443.310:260.17:034:58Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu5:255.94:245.910:523.411:180.67:044:57Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri6:186.05:315.412:073.27:064:56Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat7:076.16:455.012:111.21:212.87:074:56Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun7:516.37:594.81:041.62:252.37:084:55Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon8:316.59:084.91:552.03:171.77:094:54Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue9:076.810:075.02:422.44:011.17:104:53Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed9:417.010:585.23:272.64:400.67:114:53Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu10:157.311:445.44:082.95:170.17:124:52Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri10:487.44:473.05:53-0.27:144:52New Moon23Fri
24Sat12:265.611:22 AM7.55:253.26:29-0.57:154:51New Moon24Sat
25Sun1:075.711:56 AM7.66:033.37:05-0.77:164:51New Moon25Sun
26Mon1:495.712:327.66:423.47:43-0.77:174:50Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue2:315.81:107.47:243.48:23-0.77:184:50Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed3:145.81:537.28:103.59:04-0.57:194:50Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu3:595.92:426.89:043.49:49-0.27:204:49Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri4:466.13:416.310:083.310:370.27:214:49First Quarter30Fri
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 3:41 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 53% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (53% illuminated). This places Arcata Wharf, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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