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 22m at 7:13 am (1.9 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 1943

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:253.711:31 AM5.65:172.17:010.07:126:03Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue1:343.512:185.36:012.58:060.17:136:02Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed3:033.41:214.97:062.89:200.27:146:01First Quarter3Wed
4Thu4:363.62:474.68:573.010:340.27:146:00First Quarter4Thu
5Fri5:404.04:234.510:522.711:380.27:155:59First Quarter5Fri
6Sat6:264.55:454.512:122.17:165:58First Quarter6Sat
7Sun7:034.96:524.712:310.21:101.47:175:57Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon7:385.47:494.71:160.21:590.77:185:57Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue8:115.78:404.71:560.42:440.27:195:56Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed8:446.09:284.62:330.63:26-0.37:205:55Full Moon10Wed
11Thu9:166.110:154.43:080.94:07-0.57:215:54Full Moon11Thu
12Fri9:486.111:014.23:421.34:48-0.67:225:54Full Moon12Fri
13Sat10:205.911:503.94:151.75:29-0.57:235:53Full Moon13Sat
14Sun10:525.74:482.06:12-0.27:245:52Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon12:443.611:26 AM5.35:232.46:580.17:255:52Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue1:503.412:034.96:022.87:510.47:255:51Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed3:143.412:484.46:573.18:520.77:265:51Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu4:443.51:524.08:413.29:590.87:275:50Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri5:433.83:243.710:473.011:000.97:285:50Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat6:184.04:563.612:052.67:295:49Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun6:454.36:063.612:542.17:305:49Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon7:084.67:013.812:291.01:311.67:315:48Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue7:314.97:483.91:031.12:051.07:325:48Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed7:555.38:314.01:351.22:390.57:335:48Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu8:215.69:134.02:051.23:140.07:345:47Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri8:495.99:574.02:371.43:50-0.47:355:47New Moon26Fri
27Sat9:216.110:423.93:091.54:30-0.77:365:47New Moon27Sat
28Sun9:566.211:323.83:451.75:12-0.87:365:46New Moon28Sun
29Mon10:356.14:231.95:59-0.87:375:46Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue12:273.711:19 AM5.95:072.26:50-0.77:385:46Waxing Crescent30Tue
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 10:36 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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