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 3h 06m 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 - Apr 1952

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:504.19:510.65:416:14First Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:313.86:503.211:100.510:562.85:396:15First Quarter2Wed
3Thu4:143.87:003.412:000.35:386:15First Quarter3Thu
4Fri5:224.07:123.712:350.25:376:16Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat6:104.27:263.912:341.91:030.25:356:17Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun6:504.37:424.21:071.51:260.25:346:18Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon7:274.47:594.51:391.01:480.35:336:18Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue8:044.38:184.92:110.52:100.45:316:19Full Moon8Tue
9Wed8:414.28:395.12:440.12:330.75:306:20Full Moon9Wed
10Thu9:204.09:045.43:19-0.22:560.95:296:21Full Moon10Thu
11Fri10:033.79:325.53:58-0.53:201.35:286:21Full Moon11Fri
12Sat10:523.310:045.54:41-0.53:461.65:266:22Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun11:523.010:435.45:31-0.54:131.95:256:23Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon1:162.76:31-0.44:442.35:246:24Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue3:212.77:46-0.25:352.65:236:24Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed12:414.84:533.09:09-0.27:592.85:216:25Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:164.55:323.510:21-0.310:122.55:206:26Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:534.46:033.911:18-0.311:311.95:196:27Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat5:114.56:334.412:04-0.35:186:27Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun6:154.57:024.912:291.112:43-0.25:176:28Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon7:104.57:315.31:180.41:180.15:166:29Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue8:004.38:005.62:02-0.21:510.45:146:29New Moon22Tue
23Wed8:484.18:305.82:45-0.62:220.85:136:30New Moon23Wed
24Thu9:363.99:005.83:26-0.82:521.25:126:31New Moon24Thu
25Fri10:243.59:305.64:07-0.93:211.65:116:32New Moon25Fri
26Sat11:163.210:025.44:50-0.73:492.05:106:33Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun1:173.06:35-0.45:162.36:097:33Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon2:402.87:27-0.15:432.66:087:34Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:164.68:290.26:077:35Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed1:074.26:123.19:410.48:413.06:067:36First Quarter30Wed
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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