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 13m at 1:48 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 9:17 am (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:32 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (56% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9418801
Common Questions About Tides

Eureka, CA Tides - Apr 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:446.310:175.92:402.83:160.25:596:41Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat9:416.310:466.23:342.23:570.35:586:42Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun10:316.311:126.54:181.64:310.65:566:43Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon11:156.211:366.74:571.15:020.95:546:44New Moon4Mon
5Tue11:576.111:596.95:340.75:321.35:536:45New Moon5Tue
6Wed12:375.96:090.36:001.75:516:46New Moon6Wed
7Thu12:237.01:185.76:430.16:282.25:496:47New Moon7Thu
8Fri12:477.02:005.57:190.06:552.65:486:48Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat1:137.02:465.27:560.07:233.05:466:49Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun1:406.93:374.98:370.07:533.35:456:50Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon2:136.74:384.79:250.28:293.65:436:51Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue2:546.55:494.610:200.39:233.85:416:52First Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:516.37:024.611:240.310:513.95:406:53First Quarter13Wed
14Thu5:066.17:594.912:290.25:386:54First Quarter14Thu
15Fri6:286.18:415.312:273.61:270.15:376:55First Quarter15Fri
16Sat7:446.19:185.91:432.92:190.05:356:57Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun8:536.39:526.52:452.03:050.15:346:58Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon9:566.410:257.23:381.03:480.35:326:59Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue10:556.511:007.84:28-0.14:300.75:317:00Full Moon19Tue
20Wed11:536.511:378.25:17-0.95:121.25:297:01Full Moon20Wed
21Thu12:496.46:05-1.65:541.75:287:02Full Moon21Thu
22Fri12:168.41:466.16:54-1.96:382.25:267:03Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat12:578.42:455.87:45-1.97:252.75:257:04Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun1:438.13:485.68:38-1.68:173.15:247:05Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon2:347.64:555.39:35-1.19:203.45:227:06Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue3:327.06:065.310:37-0.610:363.55:217:07Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed4:416.47:125.411:41-0.25:197:08Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu5:565.88:065.612:033.312:440.25:187:09Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri7:125.58:495.91:232.81:400.55:177:10Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat8:235.49:226.22:262.12:270.85:157:11Waning Crescent30Sat
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 5:32 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 Eureka, CA?

Eureka, CA is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 56% 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 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 (56% illuminated). This places Eureka, 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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