Tides Today & Tomorrow in Eureka, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Eureka, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 18m at 11:42 am (3.6 ft)
Next high tide : 6:28 pm (6.7 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 - Sep 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:345.99:367.93:29-0.73:182.85:436:49Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat11:126.310:327.94:16-0.84:142.25:446:48Full Moon2Sat
3Sun11:466.711:247.74:58-0.75:051.65:456:46Full Moon3Sun
4Mon12:207.05:37-0.45:521.15:466:44Full Moon4Mon
5Tue12:137.412:517.36:130.16:380.75:476:43Full Moon5Tue
6Wed1:007.01:227.46:480.77:230.55:486:41Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu1:486.41:537.47:221.48:080.55:496:40Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri2:385.92:257.27:552.28:560.65:506:38Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat3:335.42:597.08:302.89:470.85:516:36Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun4:365.03:406.79:073.410:461.05:526:35Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon5:544.74:316.59:563.911:541.15:536:33Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue7:304.75:376.311:124.15:546:31Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed8:494.96:496.21:031.112:414.15:556:29Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu9:335.17:546.42:040.81:543.85:566:28Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri10:035.48:516.62:530.62:493.35:576:26Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat10:305.89:416.83:330.43:342.85:586:24Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun10:566.110:276.94:090.24:152.25:596:23Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon11:226.511:117.04:410.34:551.66:006:21New Moon18Mon
19Tue11:496.911:566.95:130.45:351.06:016:19New Moon19Tue
20Wed12:167.35:440.86:160.46:026:18New Moon20Wed
21Thu12:436.712:457.66:161.27:000.06:036:16Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri1:336.41:167.86:501.87:46-0.36:046:14Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat2:276.01:527.97:262.48:38-0.46:056:13Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun3:295.62:357.88:073.09:36-0.36:066:11Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon4:415.23:297.68:583.510:43-0.16:076:09First Quarter25Mon
26Tue6:035.14:377.310:073.811:55-0.16:086:07First Quarter26Tue
27Wed7:265.25:587.011:383.86:096:06First Quarter27Wed
28Thu8:305.67:187.01:06-0.11:073.56:106:04Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri9:186.08:307.02:08-0.12:202.86:116:02Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat9:586.59:337.03:01-0.13:202.06:126:01Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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 3:05 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 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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