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 5h 12m 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 - Nov 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:496.511:453.83:371.95:14-1.06:125:02Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon10:376.14:242.26:12-0.66:135:01Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:593.611:32 AM5.55:222.67:18-0.26:145:00Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed2:243.612:404.96:442.98:280.16:154:59Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:423.92:054.48:352.89:360.46:164:58Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:404.23:364.110:172.510:350.76:174:58Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat5:234.54:554.011:282.011:220.96:184:57Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun5:564.85:583.912:201.46:194:56Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon6:245.06:503.912:001.11:010.96:204:55Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue6:495.27:343.812:311.41:370.56:214:55Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed7:125.48:133.812:591.62:090.26:214:54Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu7:355.68:503.71:241.82:400.06:224:53New Moon12Thu
13Fri7:595.69:273.71:491.93:12-0.26:234:53New Moon13Fri
14Sat8:255.710:053.52:142.13:45-0.26:244:52New Moon14Sat
15Sun8:535.610:473.42:402.24:21-0.26:254:51New Moon15Sun
16Mon9:235.511:353.33:082.45:00-0.16:264:51Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue9:575.43:392.65:430.06:274:50Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed12:323.310:35 AM5.14:152.86:310.26:284:50Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu1:393.311:21 AM4.85:102.97:230.46:294:49Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri2:443.512:254.36:423.18:190.56:304:49First Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:353.81:524.08:402.99:140.76:314:48First Quarter21Sat
22Sun4:144.23:293.710:162.310:050.96:324:48First Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:504.84:553.711:231.510:531.06:334:48Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue5:265.36:073.712:170.66:334:47Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed6:035.97:093.81:06-0.26:344:47Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu6:426.48:053.912:231.41:53-0.86:354:47Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri7:226.78:584.01:071.52:39-1.36:364:46Full Moon27Fri
28Sat8:056.99:493.91:521.73:26-1.56:374:46Full Moon28Sat
29Sun8:496.810:423.92:371.84:13-1.56:384:46Full Moon29Sun
30Mon9:356.511:363.83:252.05:01-1.26:394:46Waning Gibbous30Mon
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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