Tides Today & Tomorrow in Arcata Wharf, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Arcata Wharf, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 23m at 11:23 am (2.3 ft)
Next high tide : 6:02 pm (7.1 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 - Aug 2089

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:164.68:427.12:570.92:152.96:148:31Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue10:274.99:417.53:580.33:252.96:158:30Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed11:265.310:387.84:53-0.34:292.76:168:29Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu12:175.75:43-0.85:292.46:178:28New Moon4Thu
5Fri1:026.26:31-1.26:242.06:188:26New Moon5Fri
6Sat12:268.21:466.57:16-1.37:181.66:188:25New Moon6Sat
7Sun1:198.12:296.98:00-1.28:111.36:198:24New Moon7Sun
8Mon2:117.83:117.18:44-0.89:041.16:208:23Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue3:057.33:557.29:28-0.310:001.06:218:21Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed4:006.64:407.210:120.410:581.06:228:20Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu4:596.05:277.110:581.26:238:19First Quarter11Thu
12Fri6:055.46:187.012:011.011:49 AM1.96:248:17First Quarter12Fri
13Sat7:205.07:136.81:081.012:462.56:258:16First Quarter13Sat
14Sun8:434.88:116.72:171.01:513.06:268:15First Quarter14Sun
15Mon10:024.99:096.73:230.82:593.26:278:13Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue11:045.110:036.74:210.64:023.16:288:12Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed11:505.310:526.85:090.54:553.06:298:10Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu12:265.55:500.35:412.76:308:09Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri12:575.76:270.26:222.56:318:08Full Moon19Fri
20Sat12:166.91:275.97:000.27:002.26:328:06Full Moon20Sat
21Sun12:556.81:556.17:320.37:372.06:338:05Full Moon21Sun
22Mon1:326.72:246.28:030.48:151.86:348:03Full Moon22Mon
23Tue2:106.52:546.38:330.78:531.76:358:02Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed2:496.33:246.49:031.09:331.56:368:00Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu3:315.93:566.59:351.410:181.46:377:58Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri4:195.54:326.610:091.911:091.46:387:57Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat5:155.25:146.610:482.36:397:55Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun6:244.96:066.712:081.211:38 AM2.76:407:54Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon7:414.87:086.81:151.012:433.06:417:52Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue8:594.98:166.92:240.72:003.16:427:51Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed10:065.29:237.23:280.33:162.96:437:49Waning Crescent31Wed
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 2:42 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 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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