Tides Today & Tomorrow in Arcata Wharf, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Arcata Wharf, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 46m at 4:37 am (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 11:35 am (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:20 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (21% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9418851
Common Questions About Tides

Arcata Wharf, CA Tides - Aug 2097

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:254.57:147.11:241.312:322.66:148:31Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri8:574.48:097.42:340.71:343.16:158:30Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat10:254.79:097.73:410.12:483.56:168:29Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun11:345.010:118.04:41-0.64:013.56:178:28Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon12:285.45:36-1.15:073.36:188:26Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue1:145.76:27-1.46:062.96:198:25New Moon6Tue
7Wed12:068.31:556.07:14-1.67:012.56:208:24New Moon7Wed
8Thu1:008.22:356.37:58-1.57:542.16:218:23New Moon8Thu
9Fri1:517.93:136.58:40-1.18:461.86:228:21Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat2:427.43:516.69:20-0.59:401.66:238:20Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun3:346.74:296.79:590.210:341.56:238:19Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon4:286.05:076.710:371.111:321.46:248:17Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue5:285.35:466.711:171.96:258:16First Quarter13Tue
14Wed6:394.76:306.612:351.412:002.76:268:15First Quarter14Wed
15Thu8:044.57:186.51:411.312:523.36:278:13First Quarter15Thu
16Fri9:434.58:136.42:481.11:593.86:288:12First Quarter16Fri
17Sat11:044.79:116.53:510.83:113.96:298:10Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun11:535.010:056.64:440.64:153.86:308:09Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:285.25:300.35:063.66:318:07Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:575.46:090.05:503.36:328:06Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed1:255.56:45-0.26:303.06:338:05Full Moon21Wed
22Thu12:207.11:525.77:18-0.37:092.76:348:03Full Moon22Thu
23Fri1:007.12:195.97:49-0.27:472.36:358:01Full Moon23Fri
24Sat1:396.92:476.28:190.08:272.06:368:00Full Moon24Sat
25Sun2:206.73:156.48:490.39:101.76:377:58Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon3:046.33:436.69:200.89:571.46:387:57Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue3:545.94:156.89:521.410:491.16:397:55Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed4:535.44:517.010:272.111:480.96:407:54Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu6:044.95:377.111:092.86:417:52Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri7:304.66:347.112:560.712:043.36:427:50Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat9:044.77:437.22:100.41:223.76:437:49Third Quarter31Sat
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 8:06 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 21% 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 Waning Crescent (21% 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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