Tides Today & Tomorrow in Arcata Wharf, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Arcata Wharf, CA.
Next low tide : in 5h 46m at 10:44 am (1.6 ft)
Next high tide : 5:19 pm (6.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (64% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9418851
Common Questions About Tides

Arcata Wharf, CA Tides - Jan 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:247.411:245.23:133.64:440.37:404:59Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu10:077.64:033.65:22-0.17:405:00Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri12:045.510:48 AM7.84:493.55:59-0.57:405:01New Moon3Fri
4Sat12:415.711:28 AM7.95:333.46:35-0.77:405:02New Moon4Sat
5Sun1:176.012:097.96:163.27:12-0.87:405:03New Moon5Sun
6Mon1:536.212:517.77:013.07:48-0.77:405:04Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue2:296.41:357.47:482.88:26-0.57:405:05Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed3:076.62:247.08:402.69:05-0.17:405:06Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu3:466.93:196.49:372.49:460.57:405:07Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri4:287.14:235.810:402.110:301.27:395:08First Quarter10Fri
11Sat5:157.35:395.211:501.711:211.97:395:09First Quarter11Sat
12Sun6:057.67:054.91:031.27:395:10First Quarter12Sun
13Mon7:017.88:344.912:202.52:130.77:385:11Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue7:587.99:535.21:283.03:170.17:385:12Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed8:568.110:565.52:383.24:13-0.47:385:13Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu9:518.211:465.93:433.25:02-0.77:375:14Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri10:438.24:413.15:48-0.97:375:15Full Moon17Fri
18Sat12:306.211:32 AM8.15:342.96:29-0.97:365:17Full Moon18Sat
19Sun1:096.412:177.96:232.77:08-0.77:365:18Full Moon19Sun
20Mon1:466.51:017.57:102.57:45-0.47:355:19Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue2:216.61:437.17:562.48:200.17:345:20Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed2:556.72:266.58:422.48:550.67:345:21Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu3:296.73:115.99:302.49:281.37:335:23Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri4:046.74:015.410:222.310:021.97:325:24Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:426.75:014.811:202.310:392.57:325:25Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun5:246.76:134.512:242.17:315:26Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon6:106.77:384.31:311.87:305:27Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue7:036.89:034.512:193.52:331.47:295:29Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed7:576.910:094.81:293.73:271.07:285:30Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu8:507.110:555.12:373.74:130.57:275:31Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri9:407.411:335.53:363.64:540.07:265:32Waning Crescent31Fri
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 2:01 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 64% 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 Third Quarter (64% 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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