Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : 9:35 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 48m at 1:59 pm (4.7 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 - May 1943

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:174.58:395.32:250.42:260.16:067:36Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun9:054.49:105.53:080.03:010.36:057:36New Moon2Sun
3Mon9:504.39:415.63:49-0.43:340.66:047:37New Moon3Mon
4Tue10:344.110:105.54:28-0.54:061.06:037:38New Moon4Tue
5Wed11:193.810:405.45:06-0.64:361.46:027:39New Moon5Wed
6Thu12:053.55:46-0.55:071.86:017:39Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:573.36:27-0.35:382.16:007:40Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat2:023.17:130.06:132.45:597:41Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:184.53:283.08:060.37:032.75:587:42Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon1:034.15:023.29:090.58:422.95:577:42First Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:073.76:003.410:170.610:492.85:567:43First Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:393.56:343.711:180.75:567:44First Quarter12Wed
13Thu5:073.56:594.012:082.412:070.75:557:45First Quarter13Thu
14Fri6:163.57:224.312:581.912:460.75:547:45Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat7:103.77:464.61:371.41:210.75:537:46Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun7:583.88:115.02:140.81:530.85:537:47Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon8:433.98:395.42:500.22:250.95:527:48Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue9:284.09:105.73:27-0.32:581.05:517:48Full Moon18Tue
19Wed10:143.99:445.94:07-0.73:331.25:517:49Full Moon19Wed
20Thu11:033.810:216.04:50-1.04:111.45:507:50Full Moon20Thu
21Fri11:563.711:035.95:36-1.14:521.75:497:50Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:563.66:26-1.15:402.05:497:51Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun2:043.57:22-0.96:402.35:487:52Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:455.23:183.68:23-0.68:012.55:487:53Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue1:524.74:303.99:28-0.49:442.45:477:53Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:154.35:294.210:33-0.111:202.05:477:54Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu4:454.06:184.611:330.15:467:55Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri6:073.96:595.012:351.412:260.45:467:55Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat7:153.87:355.31:330.81:110.65:467:56Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun8:143.88:095.52:210.21:520.95:457:56Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon9:053.88:415.73:04-0.22:291.15:457:57Waning Crescent31Mon
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 5:47 pm — 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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