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 : 12:30 pm (3.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 46m at 8:54 am (3.4 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 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:543.87:516.12:34-0.61:422.05:066:53Full Moon1Sat
2Sun9:214.08:306.23:05-0.82:251.75:076:53Full Moon2Sun
3Mon9:504.39:116.03:36-0.83:081.55:076:52Full Moon3Mon
4Tue10:224.69:545.74:08-0.73:551.35:086:51Full Moon4Tue
5Wed10:564.810:405.24:40-0.44:461.25:096:50Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu11:345.011:324.55:140.15:441.15:106:49Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:165.25:490.66:541.15:106:48Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:373.71:075.26:281.28:191.05:116:47Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:093.12:095.27:151.89:570.75:126:46Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon4:202.93:225.38:252.311:220.35:126:45Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue6:073.14:375.510:022.65:136:44Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed7:063.55:415.712:25-0.111:27 AM2.55:146:43Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu7:463.86:365.91:14-0.412:312.25:156:42Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri8:194.07:226.01:55-0.61:211.95:156:41Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat8:494.28:035.92:31-0.62:031.75:166:40New Moon15Sat
16Sun9:174.48:405.83:02-0.52:421.55:176:39New Moon16Sun
17Mon9:434.59:155.53:31-0.33:201.35:176:38New Moon17Mon
18Tue10:084.69:495.13:570.03:561.35:186:36New Moon18Tue
19Wed10:334.710:244.64:210.44:341.35:196:35Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu10:584.711:004.14:440.85:141.35:196:34Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri11:254.611:413.65:051.36:011.55:206:33Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat11:564.55:241.77:001.65:216:32Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:373.012:344.45:402.18:261.65:216:31First Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:272.61:314.45:452.510:151.45:226:29First Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:554.411:311.05:236:28First Quarter25Tue
26Wed7:143.14:184.69:243.05:246:27First Quarter26Wed
27Thu7:143.35:205.012:190.611:08 AM2.95:246:26Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri7:293.66:095.412:550.212:052.55:256:24Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat7:483.96:535.71:27-0.112:502.05:266:23Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun8:114.37:355.91:57-0.41:321.65:266:22Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon8:364.78:176.02:27-0.52:151.15:276:20Full Moon31Mon
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 10:42 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 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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