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 6h 00m 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 - Nov 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:195.96:465.312:051.31:033.16:465:13First Quarter1Tue
2Wed8:016.27:555.312:581.52:002.56:485:12Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu8:386.68:575.51:471.62:481.86:495:11Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri9:137.09:525.72:321.83:311.06:505:10Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat9:477.410:435.93:132.04:120.36:515:09Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun10:217.811:326.13:542.14:52-0.46:525:07Full Moon6Sun
7Mon10:568.24:342.35:33-0.96:535:06Full Moon7Mon
8Tue12:206.311:34 AM8.45:152.56:15-1.36:555:05Full Moon8Tue
9Wed1:096.312:148.45:582.77:00-1.46:565:04Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu1:596.312:588.36:442.97:47-1.46:575:03Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri2:526.21:478.07:363.08:37-1.16:585:02Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat3:476.22:437.58:353.19:30-0.76:595:01Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun4:446.33:486.99:453.110:27-0.27:015:00Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon5:426.55:036.311:032.911:260.37:025:00Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue6:386.86:235.912:232.47:034:59Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed7:307.27:435.712:250.81:351.77:044:58Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu8:177.58:585.71:231.32:370.97:054:57Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri9:007.910:035.82:161.73:290.27:064:56Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat9:418.111:005.93:062.14:15-0.37:084:56Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun10:198.211:506.13:532.54:58-0.77:094:55New Moon20Sun
21Mon10:568.24:372.75:38-0.97:104:54New Moon21Mon
22Tue12:356.111:32 AM8.15:193.06:16-0.97:114:54New Moon22Tue
23Wed1:176.112:087.95:593.26:54-0.87:124:53New Moon23Wed
24Thu1:586.112:447.66:403.37:32-0.57:134:52Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri2:396.01:217.27:213.58:10-0.27:144:52Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat3:215.92:006.88:073.68:490.17:164:51Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun4:045.92:456.38:583.69:300.57:174:51Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon4:496.03:375.89:593.610:130.97:184:51First Quarter28Mon
29Tue5:346.14:425.311:083.410:591.47:194:50First Quarter29Tue
30Wed6:186.35:575.012:183.07:204:50First Quarter30Wed
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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