Tides Today & Tomorrow in Arcata Wharf, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Arcata Wharf, CA.
Next low tide : 8:38 pm (2.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 02m at 3:16 pm (5.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (95% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9418851
Common Questions About Tides

Arcata Wharf, CA Tides - Oct 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:124.84:416.210:423.97:136:58First Quarter1Sun
2Mon7:314.75:375.912:190.911:42 AM4.27:146:56First Quarter2Mon
3Tue8:564.86:515.71:251.11:124.37:156:55First Quarter3Tue
4Wed9:575.08:085.72:321.02:394.07:166:53First Quarter4Wed
5Thu10:355.29:155.83:310.93:453.67:176:51Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri11:055.510:136.14:190.74:353.07:186:50Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat11:335.911:056.34:590.65:182.37:196:48Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:006.35:350.65:591.67:206:46Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:276.76:100.76:390.97:216:45Full Moon9Mon
10Tue12:426.412:557.26:431.07:200.27:226:43Full Moon10Tue
11Wed1:316.41:247.57:181.48:03-0.37:246:42Full Moon11Wed
12Thu2:216.21:567.87:531.98:48-0.77:256:40Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri3:156.02:327.88:312.59:37-0.87:266:38Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat4:145.73:137.79:133.010:31-0.87:276:37Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun5:205.44:027.510:023.511:31-0.57:286:35Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon6:355.25:047.111:053.87:296:34Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue7:535.36:216.612:39-0.312:293.97:306:32Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed9:025.57:446.41:49-0.12:023.77:316:31Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu9:565.99:036.22:550.13:233.07:326:29Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri10:396.310:136.23:530.24:272.37:336:28Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat11:156.611:146.24:410.55:191.57:346:27Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun11:487.05:240.86:050.87:366:25Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:096.112:177.26:021.26:470.27:376:24New Moon23Mon
24Tue12:596.112:467.46:381.77:26-0.17:386:22New Moon24Tue
25Wed1:465.91:137.47:122.28:04-0.37:396:21New Moon25Wed
26Thu2:325.81:417.37:462.78:41-0.47:406:20Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri3:175.62:097.28:193.29:20-0.27:416:18Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat4:055.42:396.98:533.610:000.07:426:17Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun4:565.23:126.69:303.910:450.37:446:16Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon5:545.03:536.310:144.211:360.67:456:14Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue6:595.04:475.911:164.37:466:13First Quarter31Tue
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 5:57 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 95% 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 Waning Gibbous (95% 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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