Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:48 am (-1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 24m at 9:49 pm (6.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:43 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:14 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410092
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - Feb 1952

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:134.71:412.98:061.17:121.46:505:24First Quarter1Fri
2Sat2:054.63:552.49:481.07:532.16:495:25First Quarter2Sat
3Sun3:084.66:412.611:260.69:132.56:495:26First Quarter3Sun
4Mon4:194.67:462.912:340.26:485:27Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue5:244.78:173.21:21-0.26:475:28Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed6:174.98:403.312:142.61:57-0.46:465:29Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu6:595.18:593.51:012.42:27-0.66:455:30Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri7:355.39:183.61:362.12:53-0.66:455:31Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat8:075.49:373.72:081.93:18-0.76:445:32Full Moon9Sat
10Sun8:375.49:563.82:391.63:40-0.66:435:33Full Moon10Sun
11Mon9:075.310:174.03:111.54:03-0.56:425:34Full Moon11Mon
12Tue9:385.010:394.13:451.34:24-0.26:415:35Full Moon12Tue
13Wed10:104.611:024.34:211.24:450.16:405:36Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu10:454.111:284.45:011.25:060.56:395:37Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri11:263.511:584.55:491.25:261.06:385:37Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat12:202.96:501.15:451.46:375:38Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun12:374.51:572.38:161.16:011.96:365:39Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon1:324.610:060.76:355:40Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:534.711:320.16:345:41Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed4:215.07:273.112:29-0.56:335:42Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu5:335.47:513.41:14-1.06:325:43Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri6:325.88:183.812:242.11:54-1.46:315:44Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat7:246.18:474.21:191.52:31-1.56:305:45New Moon23Sat
24Sun8:116.29:184.62:081.03:06-1.46:285:45New Moon24Sun
25Mon8:576.09:504.92:550.63:40-1.16:275:46New Moon25Mon
26Tue9:425.510:225.13:420.34:12-0.76:265:47New Moon26Tue
27Wed10:274.810:555.14:310.24:43-0.16:255:48Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu11:164.111:305.05:210.25:120.66:245:49Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri12:113.36:180.45:391.36:235:50Waxing Crescent29Fri
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 1:18 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 0% 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 New Moon (0% 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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