Tides Today & Tomorrow in Arcata Wharf, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Arcata Wharf, CA.
Next low tide : in 25m at 12:12 pm (2.9 ft)
Next high tide : 6:54 pm (7.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:18 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (42% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9418851
Common Questions About Tides

Arcata Wharf, CA Tides - May 2092

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:445.410:446.24:002.04:070.66:128:14Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri10:475.411:216.44:551.44:540.86:118:15Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat11:425.411:536.55:410.95:351.16:108:16Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun12:305.56:220.46:131.46:098:17New Moon4Sun
5Mon12:246.71:145.56:590.06:491.76:088:18New Moon5Mon
6Tue12:536.71:565.57:35-0.27:232.16:068:19New Moon6Tue
7Wed1:226.72:375.48:10-0.47:562.46:058:20New Moon7Wed
8Thu1:516.73:185.38:46-0.48:302.76:048:21Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri2:216.64:015.29:22-0.49:062.96:038:22Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat2:546.44:475.110:01-0.39:453.16:028:23Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun3:296.25:375.010:43-0.110:313.36:018:24Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon4:115.96:315.011:300.111:293.46:008:25First Quarter12Mon
13Tue5:035.67:255.112:210.35:598:26First Quarter13Tue
14Wed6:105.38:175.312:413.31:170.45:588:27First Quarter14Wed
15Thu7:265.29:045.71:572.92:130.55:578:28First Quarter15Thu
16Fri8:425.29:476.13:052.33:080.75:568:29Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat9:535.310:286.64:041.54:000.85:558:30Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun10:585.511:087.14:570.64:491.05:558:31Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon11:595.711:497.65:47-0.35:381.25:548:32Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:575.96:36-1.16:251.55:538:32Full Moon20Tue
21Wed12:327.91:536.07:24-1.77:131.85:528:33Full Moon21Wed
22Thu1:158.12:486.08:12-2.08:022.05:528:34Full Moon22Thu
23Fri2:018.03:436.09:02-2.08:542.35:518:35Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat2:507.74:395.99:52-1.89:502.65:508:36Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun3:427.35:375.810:45-1.410:532.75:508:37Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon4:396.76:365.811:39-0.85:498:38Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue5:436.07:335.912:032.812:36-0.35:488:39Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed6:535.48:286.01:192.61:330.35:488:39Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu8:075.09:166.22:342.22:290.85:478:40Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri9:214.89:586.43:401.73:221.25:478:41Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat10:294.810:366.64:351.14:101.65:468:42Waning Crescent31Sat
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 3:33 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 42% 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 (42% 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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