Tides Today & Tomorrow in Arcata Wharf, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Arcata Wharf, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:06 am (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 09m at 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 - Aug 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:317.03:336.69:03-0.19:251.76:138:32Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat3:176.44:086.69:400.410:131.76:148:31Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun4:045.94:456.510:161.111:041.76:158:29Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon4:555.35:236.510:521.76:168:28First Quarter4Mon
5Tue5:534.86:056.412:001.711:31 AM2.36:178:27First Quarter5Tue
6Wed7:024.56:526.41:011.712:172.96:188:26First Quarter6Wed
7Thu8:214.37:456.42:071.51:143.36:198:25First Quarter7Thu
8Fri9:434.48:416.53:101.32:233.56:208:23Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat10:484.69:366.64:060.93:293.56:218:22Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun11:354.910:266.94:540.54:263.36:228:21Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon12:135.35:360.25:163.06:238:20Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue12:475.66:14-0.16:022.76:248:18Full Moon12Tue
13Wed1:205.96:50-0.36:452.36:258:17Full Moon13Wed
14Thu12:427.31:526.37:25-0.47:291.96:268:15Full Moon14Thu
15Fri1:267.22:266.68:00-0.28:141.56:278:14Full Moon15Fri
16Sat2:127.03:006.98:360.19:011.16:288:13Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun3:016.73:377.19:140.59:520.96:298:11Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon3:546.24:177.39:531.110:480.76:308:10Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue4:545.75:037.310:371.711:500.66:318:08Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed6:045.25:557.311:272.36:328:07Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu7:234.96:567.212:590.512:292.86:338:05Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri8:474.98:047.22:110.41:433.16:348:04Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat10:035.19:117.33:200.13:013.16:358:02Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun11:035.510:157.34:21-0.14:112.86:368:01Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon11:515.911:127.45:14-0.35:102.46:377:59Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue12:326.26:00-0.36:032.06:387:58New Moon26Tue
27Wed12:037.31:086.46:41-0.26:501.66:397:56New Moon27Wed
28Thu12:517.21:426.67:190.07:341.36:407:55New Moon28Thu
29Fri1:356.92:146.77:550.48:171.16:417:53New Moon29Fri
30Sat2:186.62:456.88:290.88:581.06:427:51Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun3:016.23:176.79:031.39:401.16:437:50Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 8:42 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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