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 : 3:46 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 40m at 10:30 am (4.4 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 - Jul 1953

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:245.22:124.37:34-0.47:462.05:478:07Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu1:234.53:014.68:170.19:131.85:488:07Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:373.73:524.99:020.710:471.35:488:07Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat4:143.14:465.29:531.35:498:07Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun6:062.95:405.512:120.710:51 AM1.85:498:07Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon7:403.06:335.81:200.111:56 AM2.15:508:07Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue8:473.27:226.02:15-0.412:592.35:508:07Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed9:373.48:096.13:02-0.81:542.35:518:06Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu10:173.68:526.13:43-1.02:432.25:518:06New Moon9Thu
10Fri10:523.79:326.04:21-1.03:272.25:528:06New Moon10Fri
11Sat11:253.810:095.94:56-0.94:072.15:528:06New Moon11Sat
12Sun11:563.810:455.65:28-0.74:472.15:538:05New Moon12Sun
13Mon12:273.95:59-0.45:272.15:538:05Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:593.96:28-0.16:112.15:548:05Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed1:314.06:550.37:012.25:558:04Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:324.22:044.17:210.88:022.25:558:04Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri1:163.62:424.27:471.29:232.15:568:03First Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:173.03:254.38:121.711:021.85:568:03First Quarter18Sat
19Sun4:082.54:174.58:412.15:578:02First Quarter19Sun
20Mon6:492.55:124.712:261.39:30 AM2.45:588:02First Quarter20Mon
21Tue8:162.86:075.01:230.811:00 AM2.65:588:01Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed8:533.06:565.52:060.212:202.75:598:01Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu9:213.37:435.92:43-0.31:212.56:008:00Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri9:493.58:276.23:19-0.72:112.36:007:59Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat10:183.89:116.43:55-1.12:592.06:017:59Full Moon25Sat
26Sun10:494.09:546.54:30-1.23:461.76:027:58Full Moon26Sun
27Mon11:234.310:396.25:05-1.24:361.56:027:57Full Moon27Mon
28Tue11:584.611:265.75:41-0.95:281.46:037:57Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:364.86:16-0.56:271.36:047:56Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu12:175.01:185.06:530.17:341.26:057:55Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri1:164.22:055.17:300.88:551.26:057:54Third 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 1:08 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 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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