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 50m at 3:35 am (-1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 9:58 am (4.1 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 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:374.712:433.47:081.16:431.06:505:24Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:274.52:062.88:311.27:241.66:495:25Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:264.44:222.510:121.08:222.16:495:26Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:374.46:282.711:380.79:582.46:485:27Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun4:464.57:233.012:360.36:475:28Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon5:424.77:553.21:180.06:465:29Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue6:274.98:183.412:212.31:51-0.26:455:30Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed7:055.18:393.51:022.12:19-0.46:455:31Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu7:395.29:003.71:371.82:45-0.56:445:32Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri8:105.39:223.92:091.63:10-0.56:435:33New Moon10Fri
11Sat8:415.39:444.12:421.43:34-0.56:425:34New Moon11Sat
12Sun9:125.110:094.23:151.23:58-0.36:415:35New Moon12Sun
13Mon9:454.910:354.43:501.14:23-0.16:405:36New Moon13Mon
14Tue10:204.511:034.54:291.04:480.26:395:37Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed10:594.011:364.65:131.05:140.66:385:37Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu11:473.46:061.05:411.16:375:38Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:154.612:552.87:151.06:141.56:365:39First Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:074.62:532.48:480.97:012.06:355:40First Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:174.75:182.510:270.58:392.36:345:41First Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:404.86:272.911:410.010:332.36:335:42First Quarter20Mon
21Tue4:565.17:083.412:34-0.56:325:43Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed5:595.57:423.81:19-0.96:315:44Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu6:545.88:154.212:501.41:58-1.26:305:45Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri7:435.98:484.61:411.02:35-1.26:285:45Full Moon24Fri
25Sat8:295.99:214.92:290.53:11-1.06:275:46Full Moon25Sat
26Sun9:135.69:555.03:140.33:44-0.76:265:47Full Moon26Sun
27Mon9:575.110:295.14:000.14:17-0.36:255:48Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:414.511:035.04:470.24:490.36:245:49Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed11:293.811:404.85:360.35:190.96:235:50Waning Gibbous29Wed
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 6:46 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 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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