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 3h 47m at 4:37 am (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 11:35 am (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:21 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (12% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9418851
Common Questions About Tides

Arcata Wharf, CA Tides - Sep 2097

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:235.08:567.33:210.02:493.76:447:47Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:205.310:057.54:24-0.44:053.46:457:46Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:055.75:19-0.75:082.86:467:44Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:446.16:07-0.96:042.26:477:42New Moon4Wed
5Thu12:037.71:206.46:50-0.86:551.76:487:41New Moon5Thu
6Fri12:557.61:556.77:30-0.57:431.26:497:39New Moon6Fri
7Sat1:447.32:286.98:080.08:300.96:507:37Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun2:336.83:017.08:440.69:170.76:517:36Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon3:236.33:337.09:191.310:040.76:527:34Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue4:155.74:076.89:552.110:540.86:537:32Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed5:135.24:436.610:322.811:480.96:547:31First Quarter11Wed
12Thu6:214.85:256.411:143.56:557:29First Quarter12Thu
13Fri7:444.66:196.112:501.112:113.96:567:27First Quarter13Fri
14Sat9:204.77:256.01:581.11:324.16:577:26First Quarter14Sat
15Sun10:304.98:356.03:061.02:554.06:587:24Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon11:115.19:386.14:040.84:003.76:597:22Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue11:425.410:326.44:510.64:503.37:007:20Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:095.65:310.45:322.87:017:19Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:355.96:060.36:122.37:027:17Full Moon19Thu
20Fri12:036.71:016.26:380.36:501.77:037:15Full Moon20Fri
21Sat12:466.71:276.57:090.47:291.27:047:14Full Moon21Sat
22Sun1:296.61:546.87:400.88:090.77:057:12Full Moon22Sun
23Mon2:156.42:227.18:121.28:510.37:067:10Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue3:036.12:527.38:441.89:380.17:077:09Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed3:585.73:277.49:202.410:290.07:087:07Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu5:005.34:087.310:003.011:280.07:097:05Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri6:145.05:017.110:503.57:107:03Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat7:384.96:096.912:350.012:013.87:117:02Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun9:015.17:306.71:480.01:333.97:127:00Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon10:055.48:506.72:580.03:003.57:136:58Waning Crescent30Mon
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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 12% 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 maximum.

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 (12% illuminated). This places Arcata Wharf, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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