Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : 5:21 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 42m at 11:36 am (4.8 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 - Jul 1951

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:023.28:135.53:21-0.31:582.55:478:07Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon10:363.38:485.63:54-0.52:362.55:478:07New Moon2Mon
3Tue11:063.39:225.64:26-0.63:122.55:488:07New Moon3Tue
4Wed11:353.49:565.64:57-0.63:472.45:488:07New Moon4Wed
5Thu12:053.45:28-0.64:232.45:498:07New Moon5Thu
6Fri12:373.55:59-0.55:012.45:498:07Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat1:103.66:30-0.35:442.45:508:07Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun1:433.77:00-0.16:362.55:508:06Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:174.62:193.97:300.37:412.45:518:06Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue1:034.12:564.18:020.79:032.25:518:06First Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:073.43:384.58:361.110:361.85:528:06First Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:422.94:254.89:161.65:538:05First Quarter12Thu
13Fri5:442.75:175.312:011.110:10 AM2.05:538:05First Quarter13Fri
14Sat7:262.86:115.71:070.311:18 AM2.35:548:05Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun8:343.17:066.12:01-0.412:302.45:548:04Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon9:233.47:586.52:49-1.01:342.35:558:04Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:053.68:496.83:35-1.42:322.15:568:04Full Moon17Tue
18Wed10:453.99:396.84:19-1.63:261.95:568:03Full Moon18Wed
19Thu11:254.110:276.65:01-1.64:191.85:578:03Full Moon19Thu
20Fri12:044.25:42-1.45:121.75:578:02Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:454.46:22-1.06:081.65:588:01Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:035.51:274.57:00-0.47:101.75:598:01Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:554.72:114.67:380.38:221.75:598:00Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue1:553.82:584.78:151.09:501.66:008:00Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:173.13:494.78:531.711:281.36:017:59Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu5:262.74:454.89:392.26:017:58Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri7:402.85:424.912:500.910:48 AM2.66:027:58Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat8:503.16:365.01:480.512:082.86:037:57Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun9:263.37:225.22:310.11:112.86:047:56Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon9:523.48:025.43:06-0.11:572.76:047:56Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue10:133.58:385.63:37-0.32:342.56:057:55Waning Crescent31Tue
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 2:28 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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