Tides Today & Tomorrow in Arcata Wharf, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Arcata Wharf, CA.
Next low tide : 11:23 am (2.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 19m at 6:03 am (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:17 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (53% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9418851
Common Questions About Tides

Arcata Wharf, CA Tides - Dec 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:476.41:518.07:592.88:52-1.37:224:49Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu3:396.52:477.58:582.89:42-0.87:234:48Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri4:326.63:486.810:042.810:34-0.27:244:48Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat5:266.74:576.111:172.611:280.57:254:48Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun6:206.96:135.512:342.37:264:48Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon7:137.17:355.112:251.21:481.87:274:48Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue8:027.38:545.11:221.82:531.27:284:48Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed8:487.510:055.22:192.33:470.67:294:48Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu9:317.611:045.43:122.74:340.27:294:48Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri10:107.611:535.64:022.95:15-0.27:304:48Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat10:487.74:473.15:53-0.47:314:48New Moon11Sat
12Sun12:345.711:24 AM7.65:293.36:29-0.57:324:49New Moon12Sun
13Mon1:125.811:59 AM7.56:093.37:04-0.57:334:49New Moon13Mon
14Tue1:485.912:347.36:483.47:38-0.47:334:49New Moon14Tue
15Wed2:235.91:097.17:273.48:13-0.27:344:49Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu3:005.91:466.88:093.58:470.17:354:50Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri3:376.02:256.48:533.59:220.47:354:50Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat4:156.03:096.09:443.49:590.87:364:50Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun4:556.24:035.510:433.310:381.27:364:51First Quarter19Sun
20Mon5:376.45:105.011:493.011:231.77:374:51First Quarter20Mon
21Tue6:206.66:294.812:572.57:374:52First Quarter21Tue
22Wed7:057.07:524.712:142.12:011.87:384:52First Quarter22Wed
23Thu7:527.49:094.91:122.52:591.07:384:53Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri8:407.810:165.22:132.83:510.27:384:54Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat9:298.211:135.63:133.04:41-0.67:394:54Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun10:198.54:103.05:28-1.27:394:55Full Moon26Sun
27Mon12:056.011:08 AM8.75:052.96:15-1.67:394:56Full Moon27Mon
28Tue12:536.311:59 AM8.85:592.77:01-1.77:404:56Full Moon28Tue
29Wed1:406.612:508.56:532.67:46-1.57:404:57Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu2:266.81:428.17:482.48:31-1.17:404:58Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri3:127.02:367.58:462.39:19-0.67:404:59Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 8:43 am — 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 Third 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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