Tides Today & Tomorrow in Arcata Wharf, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Arcata Wharf, CA.
Next low tide : in 14m at 1:20 pm (3.4 ft)
Next high tide : 7:55 pm (7.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:19 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (31% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9418851
Common Questions About Tides

Arcata Wharf, CA Tides - Sep 2094

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:475.26:286.912:260.712:082.76:447:48Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu8:134.97:276.71:350.71:133.36:457:46Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri9:405.08:306.62:450.72:283.56:467:44Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat10:495.29:326.53:490.53:393.56:477:43Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun11:385.410:276.64:440.44:383.36:487:41Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:145.65:290.35:263.06:497:39Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue12:455.86:080.26:072.66:507:38New Moon7Tue
8Wed1:125.96:430.26:452.36:517:36New Moon8Wed
9Thu12:386.81:396.17:150.37:212.06:527:34New Moon9Thu
10Fri1:166.72:056.27:450.57:571.76:537:33New Moon10Fri
11Sat1:546.52:326.38:140.88:331.56:547:31New Moon11Sat
12Sun2:326.32:596.48:431.29:111.36:557:29Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon3:136.03:266.59:121.69:521.26:567:28Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue3:595.63:566.59:422.110:381.16:577:26Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed4:535.24:306.510:162.611:311.06:587:24Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu5:574.95:146.510:573.16:597:23First Quarter16Thu
17Fri7:154.76:126.512:330.911:54 AM3.57:007:21First Quarter17Fri
18Sat8:374.87:236.61:430.71:143.77:007:19First Quarter18Sat
19Sun9:485.18:376.82:520.42:393.67:017:17Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon10:425.59:467.13:540.03:513.17:027:16Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue11:275.910:497.34:48-0.34:522.47:037:14Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed12:086.45:37-0.65:471.77:047:12Full Moon22Wed
23Thu12:466.86:22-0.66:381.07:057:11Full Moon23Thu
24Fri12:427.51:247.27:05-0.37:280.47:067:09Full Moon24Fri
25Sat1:357.42:027.57:470.18:180.07:077:07Full Moon25Sat
26Sun2:297.02:407.68:280.79:08-0.37:087:06Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon3:246.63:197.59:101.49:59-0.27:097:04Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue4:226.14:017.39:542.210:530.07:107:02Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed5:265.64:476.910:432.811:520.27:117:01Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu6:375.35:416.511:413.47:126:59Third Quarter30Thu
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 4:37 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 31% 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 (31% 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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