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 6h 06m 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 - Jan 1943

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:574.86:443.21:010.97:585:56Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat6:375.37:493.412:011.51:490.17:585:57Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun7:195.88:433.612:531.52:34-0.67:585:58Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon8:026.29:333.81:431.53:18-1.27:585:59Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue8:466.610:204.02:311.54:02-1.57:586:00New Moon5Tue
6Wed9:316.711:074.13:191.54:46-1.77:586:00New Moon6Wed
7Thu10:176.611:544.24:091.55:31-1.67:586:01New Moon7Thu
8Fri11:056.35:001.56:17-1.47:586:02Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:444.211:55 AM5.75:561.77:04-0.97:586:03Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun1:364.212:495.07:001.87:53-0.47:586:04Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon2:324.31:524.28:161.98:450.27:586:05First Quarter11Mon
12Tue3:324.43:123.59:481.89:410.87:586:06First Quarter12Tue
13Wed4:334.54:523.111:241.510:411.37:586:06First Quarter13Wed
14Thu5:294.76:313.012:431.07:586:07First Quarter14Thu
15Fri6:194.97:473.11:410.57:586:08Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat7:025.18:423.212:381.82:250.17:576:09Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun7:405.29:233.41:261.93:02-0.27:576:10Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon8:145.39:563.52:062.03:34-0.47:576:11Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue8:465.410:253.52:412.04:03-0.57:576:12Full Moon19Tue
20Wed9:175.510:533.63:141.94:32-0.67:566:13Full Moon20Wed
21Thu9:475.511:223.63:461.95:00-0.67:566:14Full Moon21Thu
22Fri10:185.411:523.74:191.85:29-0.57:556:15Full Moon22Fri
23Sat10:505.24:531.85:58-0.37:556:16Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun12:233.711:23 AM4.95:301.96:28-0.17:556:17Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon12:573.711:59 AM4.56:132.06:590.27:546:18Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue1:343.812:424.07:072.07:330.67:546:19Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed2:173.91:383.48:182.08:121.07:536:20Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:084.13:042.99:511.89:021.47:526:21Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri4:064.35:022.711:271.310:081.77:526:22Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat5:074.76:442.812:390.67:516:23Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun6:055.17:513.21:35-0.17:516:24Waning Crescent31Sun
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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