Mad River Slough, Arcata Bay, California Tide Chart & Predictions
Today's Tides
- Low Tide at 4:51 AM — -0.8 ft (-0.24 m)
- High Tide at 11:36 AM — 5.3 ft (1.62 m)
- Low Tide at 4:09 PM — 2.8 ft (0.85 m)
- High Tide at 10:36 PM — 8.7 ft (2.65 m)
Moon Phase & Solunar
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent (12% illuminated)
Solunar Major Periods: 9:53 AM, 10:17 PM
Solunar Minor Periods: 2:51 AM, 4:52 PM
Fishing Rating: fair
7-Day Tide Table
| Day | Date | Tides | Moon Phase | Fishing Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri | 2026-06-12 | L 4:51 AM (-0.8 ft), H 11:36 AM (5.3 ft), L 4:09 PM (2.8 ft), H 10:36 PM (8.7 ft) | Waning Crescent | fair |
| Sat | 2026-06-13 | L 5:42 AM (-1.6 ft), H 12:38 PM (5.7 ft), L 5:05 PM (3.1 ft), H 11:24 PM (9.1 ft) | New Moon | excellent |
| Sun | 2026-06-14 | L 6:31 AM (-2.2 ft), H 1:34 PM (5.9 ft), L 5:59 PM (3.1 ft) | New Moon | excellent |
| Mon | 2026-06-15 | H 12:14 AM (9.3 ft), L 7:21 AM (-2.5 ft), H 2:26 PM (6.1 ft), L 6:54 PM (3.1 ft) | New Moon | excellent |
| Tue | 2026-06-16 | H 1:06 AM (9.2 ft), L 8:10 AM (-2.6 ft), H 3:15 PM (6.3 ft), L 7:50 PM (3.0 ft) | New Moon | excellent |
| Wed | 2026-06-17 | H 1:59 AM (9.0 ft), L 8:58 AM (-2.3 ft), H 4:04 PM (6.4 ft), L 8:47 PM (2.9 ft) | Waxing Crescent | fair |
| Thu | 2026-06-18 | H 2:53 AM (8.4 ft), L 9:46 AM (-1.8 ft), H 4:52 PM (6.5 ft), L 9:49 PM (2.8 ft) | Waxing Crescent | fair |
| Fri | 2026-06-19 | H 3:49 AM (7.7 ft), L 10:33 AM (-1.2 ft), H 5:39 PM (6.7 ft), L 10:56 PM (2.6 ft) | Unknown | fair |
Frequently Asked Questions
When is low tide at Mad River Slough, Arcata Bay, California?
Today's low tide at Mad River Slough, Arcata Bay, California is at 4:51 AM with a tide height of -0.8 ft (-0.24 m) below MLLW. A second low tide follows at 4:09 PM (2.8 ft). The full 7-day tide chart is on this page, sourced from NOAA CO-OPS.
When is high tide at Mad River Slough, Arcata Bay, California?
Today's high tide at Mad River Slough, Arcata Bay, California is at 11:36 AM with a tide height of 5.3 ft (1.62 m) above MLLW. A second high tide follows at 10:36 PM (8.7 ft). Most species feed most actively in the two hours leading up to high tide.
What's the tide chart for Mad River Slough, Arcata Bay?
Mad River Slough, Arcata Bay, California has 2 high tides and 2 low tides today. The 7-day chart on this page shows tide heights, moon phases, and solunar feeding periods, all sourced from NOAA CO-OPS.
What's the best fishing time at Mad River Slough, Arcata Bay today?
Based on the latest data, today's fishing rating at Mad River Slough, Arcata Bay, California is fair. The solunar major period starts at 9:53 AM — fish typically feed most aggressively during this window.
Are tide predictions for Mad River Slough, Arcata Bay accurate?
Yes — HookCast uses tide predictions from NOAA Center for Operational Oceanographic Products (CO-OPS), the official US tidal data source. Predictions for Mad River Slough, Arcata Bay, California are typically within ±5 minutes of observed tide times and ±0.2 ft of observed heights, except during major storm surges.
What other fishing spots are near Mad River Slough, Arcata Bay?
Nearby NOAA tidal stations include Arcata Wharf, Samoa, Eureka Slough Bridge, Eureka, Bucksport. Each location has its own tide chart, fishing score, and 7-day forecast on HookCast.
Mad River Slough, Arcata Bay Tide Chart
Tide times, moon phases & solunar feeding periods
Weather ForecastTide + Solunar Insightfair
Best window: Solunar Major at 9:53 AM. Focus on moving water during tide changes for best results.
Today's Tides
Moon & Solunar
Waning Crescent
12% illuminated
Lighter solunar influence — focus fishing around major periods for best results
Major Periods (~2 hr windows)
Minor Periods (~1 hr windows)
Today's Tide Chart — Mad River Slough, Arcata Bay
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