Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 17m at 12:30 pm (3.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:484.37:104.012:071.812:430.05:416:14Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:384.47:334.312:531.41:160.15:396:15Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri7:194.47:544.51:301.01:430.25:386:15Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat7:564.38:144.72:030.62:060.45:376:16Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun8:304.28:334.82:340.32:270.75:366:17Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:034.08:545.03:050.12:480.95:346:18Full Moon6Mon
7Tue9:373.89:165.03:360.03:091.15:336:18Full Moon7Tue
8Wed10:133.59:405.04:09-0.13:301.45:326:19Full Moon8Wed
9Thu10:533.210:064.94:45-0.13:511.75:306:20Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri11:412.910:364.85:270.14:122.05:296:21Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:472.76:170.24:332.25:286:21Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun2:362.67:210.44:562.55:276:22Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:074.48:380.45:256:23Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:284.15:183.19:520.39:192.75:246:23Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:084.15:433.510:510.210:542.25:236:24Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu4:344.26:094.011:370.011:561.55:226:25Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri5:414.46:374.612:180.05:206:26Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat6:404.57:085.212:470.712:550.05:196:26Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun7:334.57:415.71:34-0.11:320.25:186:27Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon8:254.58:166.12:21-0.72:090.55:176:28New Moon20Mon
21Tue9:174.38:546.23:08-1.22:460.85:166:29New Moon21Tue
22Wed10:114.09:346.23:56-1.43:251.15:156:29New Moon22Wed
23Thu11:083.710:175.94:46-1.34:071.55:136:30Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:123.45:41-1.04:531.95:126:31Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat1:303.26:41-0.75:502.35:116:32Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:005.02:593.27:48-0.37:142.65:106:32First Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:094.44:183.49:010.09:072.65:096:33First Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:354.05:123.710:090.310:432.25:086:34First Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:043.85:504.011:040.411:491.75:076:35First Quarter29Wed
30Thu5:173.76:204.311:480.65:066:35Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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 3:31 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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