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 2h 06m 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 - Jun 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:483.26:314.912:590.912:091.54:446:58Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun7:333.36:595.21:340.412:431.64:446:59Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon8:143.47:295.42:070.01:161.64:446:59Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue8:533.58:005.62:40-0.31:501.74:447:00New Moon4Tue
5Wed9:323.58:335.73:14-0.62:241.84:447:00New Moon5Wed
6Thu10:133.69:095.83:50-0.73:011.94:437:01New Moon6Thu
7Fri10:553.69:475.74:28-0.83:412.04:437:01New Moon7Fri
8Sat11:423.610:295.45:09-0.84:272.14:437:02Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:333.75:53-0.65:232.24:437:02Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon1:293.86:40-0.46:342.34:437:03Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:154.62:264.07:310.08:022.24:437:03First Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:264.13:234.48:260.39:351.84:437:04First Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:543.64:164.89:240.610:571.24:437:04First Quarter13Thu
14Fri4:263.45:055.210:220.94:437:04Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat5:483.45:515.612:020.511:18 AM1.14:437:05Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun6:563.56:345.912:57-0.112:101.34:437:05Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon7:533.77:176.21:45-0.612:591.44:437:05Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue8:443.87:586.22:30-1.01:451.54:437:06Full Moon18Tue
19Wed9:303.98:396.23:12-1.12:301.74:447:06Full Moon19Wed
20Thu10:153.99:186.03:53-1.13:131.84:447:06Full Moon20Thu
21Fri10:583.99:575.64:33-1.03:561.94:447:06Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat11:423.910:365.25:12-0.74:412.14:447:07Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:273.85:51-0.35:312.24:457:07Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon1:153.86:310.16:292.44:457:07Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:014.22:053.97:120.57:432.44:457:07Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed12:543.62:564.07:550.99:152.34:457:07Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:083.13:464.28:411.310:431.94:467:07Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:472.94:314.49:331.611:481.54:467:07Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat5:212.85:114.710:261.84:467:07Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun6:312.95:495.012:351.011:16 AM1.94:477:07Waning Crescent30Sun
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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