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 19m 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 - May 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:336.06:14-0.86:071.36:138:13New Moon1Thu
2Fri12:157.81:286.17:03-1.46:541.66:128:14New Moon2Fri
3Sat12:588.02:236.17:52-1.87:421.86:118:15New Moon3Sat
4Sun1:448.13:176.08:41-1.98:322.16:108:16Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon2:317.94:125.99:31-1.89:252.36:088:17Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue3:217.45:095.710:22-1.410:232.56:078:18Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed4:166.96:075.611:16-0.911:282.76:068:19First Quarter7Wed
8Thu5:166.27:065.612:12-0.36:058:20First Quarter8Thu
9Fri6:235.68:035.712:422.61:090.26:048:21First Quarter9Fri
10Sat7:365.28:545.91:592.42:070.76:038:22First Quarter10Sat
11Sun8:504.99:396.13:101.93:011.26:028:23Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon10:004.810:186.34:091.43:511.56:018:24Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue11:024.810:536.54:580.84:361.86:008:25Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed11:564.911:266.75:410.45:182.15:598:26Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu12:425.16:190.05:572.35:588:27Full Moon15Thu
16Fri1:245.26:55-0.36:332.55:578:28Full Moon16Fri
17Sat12:316.92:045.27:30-0.67:092.75:568:29Full Moon17Sat
18Sun1:036.92:435.28:06-0.77:452.85:558:30Full Moon18Sun
19Mon1:366.83:235.28:41-0.78:222.95:548:31Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue2:106.74:055.29:18-0.79:013.05:548:32Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed2:476.54:485.29:57-0.69:463.15:538:33Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu3:276.35:335.210:38-0.410:393.15:528:34Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri4:155.96:195.411:22-0.111:433.05:518:34Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat5:145.57:065.612:100.25:518:35Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun6:265.27:536.012:542.61:020.65:508:36Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon7:454.98:396.42:072.01:571.05:498:37Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue9:054.99:256.93:141.22:541.35:498:38Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed10:205.010:127.44:140.33:501.75:488:39Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu11:285.210:597.85:08-0.54:451.95:488:39Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri12:295.56:00-1.35:392.15:478:40New Moon30Fri
31Sat1:255.76:49-1.86:312.25:478:41New 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 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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