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 3h 06m 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 - Jan 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:074.22:114.38:382.29:150.17:585:56First Quarter1Sat
2Sun4:074.43:393.710:171.910:130.67:585:57First Quarter2Sun
3Mon5:044.85:173.311:481.411:121.07:585:58First Quarter3Mon
4Tue5:555.16:463.312:590.77:585:59Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed6:415.47:583.312:091.31:550.17:585:59Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu7:235.68:543.51:001.62:40-0.37:586:00Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri8:015.79:403.51:461.83:20-0.67:586:01Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat8:365.810:203.62:271.93:56-0.87:586:02Full Moon8Sat
9Sun9:105.810:553.63:051.94:30-0.87:586:03Full Moon9Sun
10Mon9:435.711:293.63:392.05:02-0.77:586:04Full Moon10Mon
11Tue10:155.54:132.05:33-0.67:586:04Full Moon11Tue
12Wed12:023.610:47 AM5.34:482.16:05-0.47:586:05Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:373.611:20 AM5.05:252.26:37-0.17:586:06Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri1:143.511:54 AM4.66:062.37:100.27:586:07Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat1:543.612:324.16:562.47:440.57:586:08Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun2:393.61:183.68:042.48:210.97:586:09Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:273.82:273.19:372.39:041.37:576:10Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:174.04:132.711:161.99:561.67:576:11Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed5:064.36:062.712:301.37:576:12Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu5:524.77:262.91:220.67:566:13Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:375.18:213.112:001.92:05-0.17:566:14Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat7:205.69:053.412:571.92:46-0.77:566:15Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun8:046.09:463.71:481.83:26-1.27:556:16Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon8:496.410:263.92:361.74:07-1.57:556:17New Moon24Mon
25Tue9:346.511:064.13:241.54:48-1.77:546:17New Moon25Tue
26Wed10:196.411:484.24:131.35:29-1.67:546:18New Moon26Wed
27Thu11:076.15:031.36:11-1.37:536:19Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:324.311:56 AM5.55:591.36:55-0.87:536:20Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat1:204.412:514.87:011.47:39-0.27:526:21Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun2:114.51:564.08:151.48:280.57:516:22First Quarter30Sun
31Mon3:084.63:223.39:461.39:231.17:516:23First Quarter31Mon
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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