Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 36m at 5:21 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 11:16 pm (5.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:41 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (6% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410092
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - Sep 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:333.712:404.76:181.77:391.46:277:20Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat1:273.11:114.66:292.28:551.56:287:18Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun3:222.71:534.46:112.610:501.46:297:17Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon3:094.36:297:16Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue4:514.412:251.16:307:14Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed8:453.56:064.71:180.712:173.26:317:13Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu8:493.76:585.11:550.31:092.86:317:12Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri9:003.97:405.42:250.01:472.46:327:10Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat9:164.18:195.72:53-0.22:232.06:337:09Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun9:344.48:575.93:19-0.42:591.56:337:08New Moon10Sun
11Mon9:564.79:365.83:46-0.33:381.16:347:06New Moon11Mon
12Tue10:215.110:185.54:12-0.24:200.76:357:05New Moon12Tue
13Wed10:485.411:025.04:400.25:050.56:357:04New Moon13Wed
14Thu11:195.611:534.45:080.65:550.36:367:02Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri11:545.75:371.26:540.36:377:01Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:553.712:355.66:061.88:060.46:376:59Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun2:243.11:285.46:382.49:380.46:386:58First Quarter17Sun
18Mon5:013.02:455.17:242.911:150.36:396:57First Quarter18Mon
19Tue7:003.44:255.19:543.26:396:55First Quarter19Tue
20Wed7:383.85:525.212:30-0.111:58 AM2.96:406:54Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu8:084.16:575.51:24-0.31:072.46:416:53Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri8:344.47:485.62:07-0.41:561.96:416:51Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat9:004.78:325.62:42-0.42:371.46:426:50Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun8:234.98:115.42:12-0.22:151.15:435:48Full Moon24Sun
25Mon8:465.18:475.12:390.12:510.85:435:47Full Moon25Mon
26Tue9:085.29:234.83:030.53:250.65:445:46Full Moon26Tue
27Wed9:295.39:594.33:240.94:000.55:455:44Full Moon27Wed
28Thu9:505.310:383.93:441.44:360.65:465:43Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri10:115.211:223.44:011.85:150.75:465:42Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat10:355.04:142.26:020.95:475:40Waning Gibbous30Sat
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 8:18 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 6% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (6% illuminated). This places Santa Catalina Island, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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