Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 33m at 4:13 am (-1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 1953

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:544.96:523.312:580.86:404:46Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed6:195.27:403.31:330.46:404:46Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:455.48:223.412:252.02:060.06:414:46Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri7:145.69:013.412:562.22:39-0.46:424:46New Moon4Fri
5Sat7:445.89:403.41:272.23:14-0.66:434:46New Moon5Sat
6Sun8:175.910:213.42:002.33:50-0.76:444:46New Moon6Sun
7Mon8:526.011:033.42:352.44:29-0.86:444:46New Moon7Mon
8Tue9:295.911:503.43:132.45:09-0.76:454:46Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed10:105.73:572.55:52-0.66:464:46Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:393.510:57 AM5.34:522.66:37-0.36:474:46Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri1:313.711:52 AM4.86:052.77:250.06:474:46Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat2:234.01:024.17:402.58:140.46:484:47First Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:124.42:343.69:222.19:060.86:494:47First Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:594.84:163.210:491.49:591.26:504:47First Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:435.35:473.211:560.510:531.56:504:47Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:275.87:013.312:51-0.26:514:48Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:116.28:013.51:39-0.86:514:48Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri6:556.48:523.612:361.92:25-1.26:524:49Full Moon18Fri
19Sat7:396.59:383.71:242.03:08-1.46:534:49Full Moon19Sat
20Sun8:226.510:223.72:112.13:50-1.46:534:49Full Moon20Sun
21Mon9:046.311:053.72:562.14:31-1.26:544:50Full Moon21Mon
22Tue9:456.011:483.73:412.25:11-0.96:544:50Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed10:265.54:282.25:50-0.56:554:51Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:323.711:07 AM4.95:192.46:280.06:554:51Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri1:173.811:51 AM4.36:202.57:050.46:554:52Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat2:043.912:433.67:372.57:420.96:564:53Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:514.01:573.09:142.38:201.46:564:53Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:364.23:492.610:491.89:041.86:574:54Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue4:184.45:452.611:561.39:562.16:574:55Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:584.77:042.812:430.76:574:55Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu5:374.97:503.01:210.26:574:56Waning Crescent31Thu
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 7:21 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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