Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 49m at 11:20 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 4:06 pm (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:35 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:19 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (47% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410092
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - May 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:333.66:264.212:031.711:57 AM0.75:056:36Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu6:253.76:514.512:451.312:320.85:046:37Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri7:093.77:154.71:200.91:020.95:036:38Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat7:473.87:384.91:520.51:301.05:026:38Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun8:243.88:035.12:230.11:561.15:016:39New Moon5Sun
6Mon9:003.78:295.32:54-0.12:231.35:006:40New Moon6Mon
7Tue9:373.78:575.43:27-0.32:511.44:596:41New Moon7Tue
8Wed10:173.59:275.44:02-0.43:211.64:586:41New Moon8Wed
9Thu11:013.410:015.34:40-0.43:531.94:586:42Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri11:523.310:405.15:22-0.44:302.14:576:43Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat12:533.26:10-0.35:182.34:566:44Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun2:053.37:05-0.16:292.54:556:44Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:254.53:153.58:060.18:092.54:546:45First Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:434.14:133.99:100.29:512.14:546:46First Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:143.94:594.310:110.311:081.54:536:47First Quarter15Wed
16Thu4:393.85:404.811:050.44:526:47Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri5:523.96:195.312:090.811:54 AM0.54:526:48Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat6:544.06:585.81:010.112:390.64:516:49Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun7:494.17:366.11:48-0.61:220.84:506:50Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon8:424.18:166.22:34-1.02:041.04:506:50Full Moon20Mon
21Tue9:324.08:556.23:19-1.22:461.24:496:51Full Moon21Tue
22Wed10:223.99:356.04:04-1.33:281.54:496:52Full Moon22Wed
23Thu11:143.810:175.64:50-1.14:121.84:486:52Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri12:093.75:36-0.85:002.14:476:53Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat1:093.66:25-0.45:572.44:476:54Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun2:143.67:160.07:102.54:476:54Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:424.13:193.78:110.48:462.54:466:55Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:543.64:143.99:080.710:212.24:466:56Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:213.24:574.110:021.011:311.84:456:56Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:453.15:324.410:501.24:456:57Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri5:533.16:024.712:201.311:32 AM1.34:456:57Waning Crescent31Fri
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 7:43 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 47% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (47% illuminated). This places Santa Catalina Island, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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