Tides Today & Tomorrow in Eureka, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Eureka, CA.
Next low tide : 11:34 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 42m at 4:55 pm (7.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:30 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9418801
Common Questions About Tides

Eureka, CA Tides - Jun 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:158.13:046.27:59-2.07:592.44:477:41Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu2:107.63:566.38:48-1.69:022.34:467:42Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri3:096.94:486.59:39-1.010:122.24:467:42First Quarter3Fri
4Sat4:146.25:406.610:32-0.311:261.94:467:43First Quarter4Sat
5Sun5:265.56:326.811:260.44:457:44First Quarter5Sun
6Mon6:445.07:217.012:401.412:211.14:457:44First Quarter6Mon
7Tue8:044.88:087.21:480.91:171.74:457:45Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed9:184.98:517.42:460.32:112.24:447:46Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu10:235.09:327.43:36-0.23:022.54:447:46Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri11:165.210:117.54:19-0.53:492.74:447:47Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:005.34:59-0.84:322.94:447:47Full Moon11Sat
12Sun12:405.55:37-0.95:142.94:447:48Full Moon12Sun
13Mon1:175.56:13-0.95:533.04:447:48Full Moon13Mon
14Tue12:017.21:525.66:48-0.96:333.04:447:49Full Moon14Tue
15Wed12:377.02:285.67:23-0.77:143.04:447:49Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu1:146.83:045.77:58-0.57:573.04:447:49Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri1:536.43:425.78:33-0.28:463.04:447:50Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat2:366.04:205.99:090.19:412.84:447:50Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun3:265.55:006.19:470.610:432.54:447:50Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:285.05:416.310:281.011:502.14:447:51Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue5:414.76:246.711:161.54:447:51Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed7:024.57:107.112:551.512:102.04:457:51Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu8:214.67:577.51:550.71:092.44:457:51Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri9:324.98:478.02:50-0.12:092.64:457:52Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat10:345.39:378.43:42-0.93:082.64:467:52Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun11:285.610:288.64:31-1.54:052.64:467:52New Moon26Sun
27Mon12:186.05:19-2.05:002.44:467:52New Moon27Mon
28Tue1:056.36:06-2.25:552.34:477:52New Moon28Tue
29Wed12:128.61:526.56:52-2.16:502.14:477:52Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu1:058.22:386.77:38-1.87:481.94:487:52Waxing Crescent30Thu
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 8:14 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 37% 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 (37% 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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