Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 51m at 2:58 pm (1.7 ft)
Next high tide : 9:03 pm (6.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:44 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:13 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410092
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - Feb 1955

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:485.16:282.811:480.010:222.26:505:25First Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:585.47:213.212:45-0.66:495:26Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:005.78:003.61:31-1.06:485:26Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:536.08:353.912:461.82:12-1.36:485:27Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat7:416.19:084.11:381.52:50-1.46:475:28Full Moon5Sat
6Sun8:256.19:404.42:241.23:24-1.26:465:29Full Moon6Sun
7Mon9:075.810:124.53:081.03:57-1.06:455:30Full Moon7Mon
8Tue9:465.410:434.63:520.94:28-0.66:445:31Full Moon8Tue
9Wed10:254.811:144.64:350.94:56-0.16:445:32Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:054.211:464.55:201.05:230.56:435:33Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:483.56:101.15:471.06:425:34Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:204.412:412.97:111.36:081.66:415:35Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:004.22:152.38:371.36:222.06:405:36Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:554.110:281.26:395:37Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:144.011:490.86:385:38Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:344.27:402.912:380.46:375:39Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu5:344.57:533.21:130.06:365:40Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:204.88:093.412:162.31:43-0.36:355:40Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:595.18:283.612:572.02:10-0.56:345:41Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun7:355.38:493.91:341.62:36-0.76:335:42Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon8:115.49:124.22:101.33:03-0.76:325:43New Moon21Mon
22Tue8:475.49:384.52:470.93:30-0.66:305:44New Moon22Tue
23Wed9:255.210:064.83:270.63:57-0.46:295:45New Moon23Wed
24Thu10:064.810:385.04:100.44:260.06:285:46Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri10:524.211:135.14:580.34:560.56:275:46Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:463.511:555.05:540.45:281.06:265:47Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:592.97:020.46:041.56:255:48First Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:484.92:562.58:310.46:562.06:235:49First Quarter28Mon
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 6:00 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 1% 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 (1% 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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