Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : 1:23 pm (2.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 55m at 9:06 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:22 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (82% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410092
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - Oct 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:323.74:194.310:583.111:550.65:485:39Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue6:493.95:224.511:522.75:485:38Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed7:054.16:084.712:310.512:302.25:495:36Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu7:204.46:474.812:580.51:021.85:505:35Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri7:364.67:224.81:220.51:331.35:505:34Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat7:534.97:574.81:440.62:040.95:515:32New Moon6Sat
7Sun8:125.28:324.62:050.82:360.65:525:31New Moon7Sun
8Mon8:335.49:104.42:261.03:100.35:535:30New Moon8Mon
9Tue8:565.69:514.12:491.33:470.15:535:28New Moon9Tue
10Wed9:235.710:373.73:121.64:290.05:545:27Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu9:535.711:353.33:352.05:180.15:555:26Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri10:305.64:002.36:170.25:565:25Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat12:583.011:17 AM5.44:272.77:330.35:565:23Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun12:255.08:590.35:575:22First Quarter14Sun
15Mon4:523.42:034.87:373.310:120.25:585:21First Quarter15Mon
16Tue5:263.83:424.810:002.911:090.15:595:20First Quarter16Tue
17Wed5:544.34:594.911:192.311:540.05:595:19Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu6:234.86:025.012:151.56:005:17Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri6:515.36:575.012:330.11:040.86:015:16Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat7:215.77:474.91:090.31:490.26:025:15Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun7:506.08:354.61:420.62:32-0.36:035:14Full Moon21Sun
22Mon8:216.29:234.32:141.03:14-0.56:035:13Full Moon22Mon
23Tue8:526.210:124.02:441.43:57-0.66:045:12Full Moon23Tue
24Wed9:236.111:063.63:141.94:41-0.46:055:11Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu9:565.83:442.35:29-0.16:065:09Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri12:093.310:31 AM5.44:122.66:230.26:075:08Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat1:393.211:12 AM4.94:403.07:290.66:085:07Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun12:084.58:450.86:095:06Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon5:093.51:344.18:143.49:550.86:095:05Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue5:333.83:143.910:213.110:470.96:105:04Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed5:514.04:323.911:242.611:260.96:115:03Third Quarter31Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9410092)

Common Questions About Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Santa Catalina Island, CA today?

Slack tide in Santa Catalina Island, CA is approximately 11:14 am — 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 Santa Catalina Island, CA?

Santa Catalina Island, CA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 82% 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 maximum.

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 Gibbous (82% illuminated). This places Santa Catalina Island, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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