Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 14m at 9:35 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:36 am (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:36 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:18 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410092
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - Oct 1942

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:483.12:314.18:083.010:501.36:486:39Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri6:313.44:074.010:293.16:486:38Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat7:103.75:294.212:011.112:022.96:496:36Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun7:353.96:274.412:500.912:532.56:506:35Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon7:574.27:124.71:260.71:312.16:506:34Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue8:184.57:524.91:570.52:041.66:516:32Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed8:404.88:305.12:260.42:381.26:526:31Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu9:035.19:085.12:540.43:120.86:536:30New Moon8Thu
9Fri9:295.39:475.03:220.53:490.46:536:28New Moon9Fri
10Sat9:585.610:304.83:520.64:290.16:546:27New Moon10Sat
11Sun10:305.711:164.54:230.95:120.06:556:26New Moon11Sun
12Mon11:055.74:561.36:010.06:566:25Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue12:104.111:46 AM5.65:331.76:580.16:566:23Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed1:163.712:355.46:172.18:060.26:576:22Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu2:433.51:385.17:192.59:260.36:586:21First Quarter15Thu
16Fri4:263.63:034.88:572.810:470.36:596:20First Quarter16Fri
17Sat5:463.94:364.710:512.711:550.26:596:18First Quarter17Sat
18Sun6:394.35:554.812:132.27:006:17Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon7:204.76:594.912:490.11:131.67:016:16Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue7:555.17:525.01:340.12:011.17:026:15Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed8:265.48:385.02:130.22:430.67:036:14Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu8:565.69:214.92:470.43:220.37:046:13Full Moon22Thu
23Fri9:255.710:024.63:190.74:000.17:046:12Full Moon23Fri
24Sat9:535.710:424.43:491.04:360.07:056:10Full Moon24Sat
25Sun10:205.611:244.14:171.45:130.17:066:09Full Moon25Sun
26Mon10:485.44:451.85:510.27:076:08Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:093.811:16 AM5.25:122.16:330.47:086:07Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed1:033.511:48 AM4.95:412.57:220.77:096:06Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu2:173.312:254.56:142.88:230.97:096:05Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri4:073.31:184.27:143.19:361.07:106:04Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat5:403.52:433.99:353.210:481.07:116:03Third Quarter31Sat
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 12:35 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 37% 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 First Quarter (37% 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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