Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : 8:10 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 52m at 1:18 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:37 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:18 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (28% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410092
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - Aug 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:313.24:475.210:001.66:067:54Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu6:203.15:475.512:140.711:09 AM2.06:077:53Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri7:423.36:425.81:210.112:192.26:077:52Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat8:413.67:336.02:14-0.41:202.26:087:51Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun9:263.88:206.22:59-0.72:132.16:097:50Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:054.09:036.23:40-0.92:591.96:097:49New Moon6Mon
7Tue10:404.19:436.14:17-0.93:421.86:107:48New Moon7Tue
8Wed11:124.210:215.94:52-0.74:221.86:117:47New Moon8Wed
9Thu11:444.210:585.55:25-0.55:011.86:127:46New Moon9Thu
10Fri12:164.25:56-0.15:411.86:127:45Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat12:484.26:260.36:251.96:137:44Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:114.61:224.26:540.77:152.06:147:43Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:524.01:584.17:231.28:192.06:147:42Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue1:443.42:424.27:521.79:472.06:157:41First Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:092.93:374.28:272.111:261.76:167:40First Quarter15Wed
16Thu5:332.84:404.49:222.56:177:39First Quarter16Thu
17Fri7:253.05:414.612:411.210:53 AM2.76:177:38First Quarter17Fri
18Sat8:133.26:335.01:300.712:122.76:187:37Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun8:443.57:185.32:090.31:082.66:197:35Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon9:113.78:005.72:44-0.11:532.36:197:34Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue9:383.98:406.03:18-0.52:342.06:207:33Full Moon21Tue
22Wed10:074.29:216.23:51-0.73:161.76:217:32Full Moon22Wed
23Thu10:374.410:026.24:24-0.83:581.46:217:31Full Moon23Thu
24Fri11:104.610:465.94:58-0.74:441.26:227:30Full Moon24Fri
25Sat11:454.811:335.55:33-0.45:341.16:237:28Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun12:245.06:090.06:301.06:237:27Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:254.81:075.16:470.67:361.16:247:26Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue1:294.11:585.17:291.28:581.06:257:25Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:573.42:595.18:211.910:330.86:257:23Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:593.24:135.19:332.46:267:22Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri6:473.45:285.312:020.511:08 AM2.66:277:21Third Quarter31Fri
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 4:44 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 28% 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 Waxing Crescent (28% 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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