Tides Today & Tomorrow in Eureka, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Eureka, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 05m at 12:53 pm (4.0 ft)
Next high tide : 7:28 pm (6.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:33 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9418801
Common Questions About Tides

Eureka, CA Tides - Mar 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:577.911:035.82:383.63:57-0.96:516:06Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon9:578.211:376.33:403.04:42-1.26:496:08Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue10:528.44:352.35:23-1.26:486:09Full Moon3Tue
4Wed12:126.811:46 AM8.35:271.56:03-1.06:466:10Full Moon4Wed
5Thu12:467.312:397.96:190.96:42-0.46:456:11Full Moon5Thu
6Fri1:227.71:337.37:100.47:210.36:436:12Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat1:588.02:296.68:030.18:001.16:426:13Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun2:378.03:305.98:580.08:402.06:406:14Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon3:187.94:405.39:570.19:262.86:386:15Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue4:057.66:054.911:030.310:223.56:376:17Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed5:017.27:464.912:160.46:356:18Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu6:086.99:115.11:290.56:346:19Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri7:206.710:045.41:073.92:340.46:326:20Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat8:286.710:415.62:233.73:250.26:306:21Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun9:246.711:095.83:203.24:070.16:296:22Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon10:126.811:336.04:052.74:420.16:276:23Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue10:556.811:566.24:452.35:120.36:256:24New Moon17Tue
18Wed11:346.75:221.85:410.56:246:25New Moon18Wed
19Thu12:196.512:136.55:581.46:070.86:226:26New Moon19Thu
20Fri12:426.712:516.36:331.16:341.26:206:27New Moon20Fri
21Sat1:056.91:326.07:080.86:591.76:196:28Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun1:287.02:155.67:460.67:252.26:176:30Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon1:537.03:045.38:260.57:522.76:156:31Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue2:217.04:034.99:130.58:233.26:146:32Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed2:567.05:154.610:090.59:023.66:126:33First Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:446.96:424.511:150.410:063.96:106:34First Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:526.88:034.712:270.26:096:35First Quarter27Fri
28Sat6:146.89:005.11:35-0.16:076:36First Quarter28Sat
29Sun7:346.99:425.61:213.52:33-0.46:056:37Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon8:447.110:186.12:332.83:23-0.66:046:38Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue9:487.310:536.73:331.94:08-0.66:026:39Waxing Gibbous31Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9418801)

Common Questions About Eureka, CA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Eureka, CA today?

Slack tide in Eureka, CA is approximately 4:10 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 Eureka, CA?

Eureka, CA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 66% 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 Eureka, 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 Eureka, CA?

Tide predictions for Eureka, 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 Eureka, CA?

Tide data for Eureka, CA is sourced from NOAA Station #9418801. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9418801.

What is the moon phase in Eureka, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Eureka, CA is First Quarter (66% illuminated). This places Eureka, 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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