Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:15 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 16m at 6:32 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:21 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (74% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410092
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - Aug 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:504.110:065.14:32-0.14:151.85:056:54Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri11:164.210:394.64:550.24:541.85:066:53Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat11:424.311:144.15:180.65:381.85:076:52Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun12:114.35:391.06:321.95:086:51Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon12:454.45:591.57:441.95:086:51First Quarter5Mon
6Tue12:562.91:284.46:181.99:241.75:096:50First Quarter6Tue
7Wed3:002.52:284.56:362.311:011.25:106:49First Quarter7Wed
8Thu3:424.85:106:48First Quarter8Thu
9Fri7:132.94:505.112:030.79:50 AM2.85:116:47Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat7:343.25:485.612:480.111:22 AM2.75:126:46Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun7:583.66:386.01:27-0.412:242.45:136:45Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon8:253.97:256.42:03-0.81:152.05:136:44Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue8:544.28:116.52:38-1.02:041.55:146:43Full Moon13Tue
14Wed9:254.68:576.43:13-1.12:531.15:156:42Full Moon14Wed
15Thu9:594.99:446.03:48-0.93:430.95:156:41Full Moon15Thu
16Fri10:355.210:335.44:23-0.54:350.75:166:40Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat11:135.411:274.64:580.15:330.75:176:38Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun11:565.45:340.76:400.85:176:37Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:323.812:455.46:121.48:020.85:186:36Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue2:053.11:455.26:562.09:400.75:196:35Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed4:252.93:015.18:052.611:110.45:206:34Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu6:163.24:225.19:552.85:206:33Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri7:103.65:305.212:170.111:27 AM2.75:216:31Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat7:443.86:245.41:05-0.112:272.55:226:30Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun8:114.07:075.51:43-0.21:112.25:226:29Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon8:344.17:435.62:15-0.21:471.95:236:28Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue8:554.38:155.52:41-0.12:191.65:246:27New Moon27Tue
28Wed9:154.48:465.33:040.02:511.45:246:25New Moon28Wed
29Thu9:344.69:175.13:260.23:221.35:256:24New Moon29Thu
30Fri9:554.79:484.83:460.53:551.25:266:23New Moon30Fri
31Sat10:164.810:214.34:060.84:311.25:266:21Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 10:23 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 Santa Catalina Island, CA?

Santa Catalina Island, CA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 74% 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 Gibbous (74% 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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