33.4317’ N, 118.5030’ W

Santa Catalina Island, CA

71°
H 74°
L 65°
SSW
4mph
High tide
12:41 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : 8:43 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 11m at 12:41 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 6:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:38 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (31% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410092
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - May 1884

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:234.53:563.78:55-0.19:162.25:046:37First Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:504.14:584.010:040.110:471.95:036:37First Quarter2Fri
3Sat4:173.95:454.411:040.311:551.45:026:38First Quarter3Sat
4Sun5:313.96:234.611:540.55:016:39Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon6:303.96:554.912:460.912:340.65:006:40Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue7:193.87:235.01:280.51:080.85:006:40Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed8:013.87:485.22:040.11:381.14:596:41Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu8:403.78:135.22:38-0.12:051.34:586:42Full Moon8Thu
9Fri9:163.78:395.33:10-0.32:311.44:576:43Full Moon9Fri
10Sat9:523.69:055.23:41-0.32:581.64:566:43Full Moon10Sat
11Sun10:303.49:335.14:15-0.33:261.84:556:44Full Moon11Sun
12Mon11:123.310:035.04:50-0.33:552.04:556:45Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue12:003.25:29-0.14:282.24:546:46Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed12:573.16:120.15:082.54:536:46Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu2:043.17:010.36:092.74:526:47Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri12:034.13:113.37:560.47:452.74:526:48Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat1:123.84:043.68:550.69:322.54:516:48Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun2:433.54:454.09:510.610:521.94:506:49Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon4:133.55:224.510:430.711:501.24:506:50Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue5:283.65:575.011:300.74:496:51Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed6:313.86:345.512:400.512:150.84:496:51Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu7:273.97:136.01:26-0.312:580.94:486:52Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri8:204.07:536.32:12-0.91:421.04:486:53New Moon23Fri
24Sat9:124.18:366.52:58-1.32:261.14:476:53New Moon24Sat
25Sun10:044.09:206.43:45-1.53:121.34:476:54New Moon25Sun
26Mon10:584.010:076.24:34-1.54:021.64:466:55Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue11:563.910:575.75:24-1.34:571.84:466:55Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed12:583.96:17-0.96:012.14:456:56Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu2:043.97:13-0.57:202.24:456:56Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri12:574.53:104.18:120.08:532.14:456:57First Quarter30Fri
31Sat2:153.94:094.39:120.410:241.84:446:58First Quarter31Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9410092)

Common Questions About Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides

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Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Santa Catalina Island, CA?

Santa Catalina Island, CA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 31% 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 Santa Catalina Island, 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 Santa Catalina Island, CA?

Tide predictions for Santa Catalina Island, 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 Santa Catalina Island, CA?

Tide data for Santa Catalina Island, CA is sourced from NOAA Station #9410092. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9410092.

What is the moon phase in Santa Catalina Island, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Santa Catalina Island, CA is Waxing Crescent (31% illuminated). This places Santa Catalina Island, 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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