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 1h 46m 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 - Dec 1943

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:293.712:095.56:022.47:48-0.57:395:46Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu2:403.71:115.07:152.78:50-0.27:405:46First Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:533.92:294.58:552.79:550.17:415:46First Quarter3Fri
4Sat4:554.34:024.110:402.310:570.37:425:46First Quarter4Sat
5Sun5:464.75:313.912:031.77:425:46First Quarter5Sun
6Mon6:305.26:463.91:061.07:435:46Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue7:095.57:493.912:420.81:570.47:445:46Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed7:455.88:443.91:251.02:42-0.27:455:46Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu8:196.09:333.92:051.33:23-0.57:465:46Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri8:526.110:183.92:431.54:02-0.77:465:46Full Moon10Fri
11Sat9:256.011:013.83:181.74:39-0.77:475:46Full Moon11Sat
12Sun9:575.911:443.73:521.95:16-0.77:485:46Full Moon12Sun
13Mon10:295.64:262.25:53-0.57:495:47Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue12:283.611:02 AM5.35:022.46:31-0.27:495:47Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed1:173.511:37 AM5.05:412.67:120.17:505:47Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu2:123.512:154.56:292.87:560.47:515:48Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri3:133.51:014.17:382.98:440.77:515:48Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat4:133.62:053.69:182.99:350.97:525:48Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun5:023.93:343.211:022.610:281.17:525:49Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon5:404.25:103.112:142.17:535:49Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue6:134.56:283.11:041.57:535:50Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed6:434.97:303.312:031.41:450.87:545:50Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu7:155.38:213.412:461.52:220.27:545:51Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri7:485.79:083.61:261.63:00-0.47:555:51Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat8:246.19:523.72:061.63:39-0.97:555:52New Moon25Sat
26Sun9:026.310:373.82:481.64:19-1.27:565:52New Moon26Sun
27Mon9:436.411:233.93:311.75:02-1.47:565:53New Moon27Mon
28Tue10:266.44:161.75:46-1.37:565:54New Moon28Tue
29Wed12:123.911:13 AM6.15:071.86:33-1.17:575:54Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu1:044.012:045.66:042.07:23-0.87:575:55Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri2:014.11:025.07:132.18:19-0.47:575:56Waxing Crescent31Fri
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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