Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : 1:06 pm (2.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 47m at 8:52 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:46 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (12% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410092
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - Sep 1959

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:314.49:035.73:20-0.13:041.46:277:20New Moon1Tue
2Wed9:584.79:415.73:49-0.13:421.16:287:19New Moon2Wed
3Thu10:274.910:215.54:18-0.14:220.96:297:17New Moon3Thu
4Fri10:585.111:035.24:490.15:060.76:297:16New Moon4Fri
5Sat11:335.211:514.75:220.45:540.76:307:15Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:135.35:570.86:500.76:317:13Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon12:474.112:595.26:361.37:590.86:317:12Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue1:593.61:575.17:241.89:230.86:327:11First Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:393.33:115.08:312.310:530.66:337:09First Quarter9Wed
10Thu5:303.44:355.010:092.56:337:08First Quarter10Thu
11Fri6:463.75:525.212:100.311:44 AM2.46:347:07Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat7:364.16:545.51:080.012:542.06:357:05Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun8:154.47:465.61:55-0.21:481.66:357:04Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon8:494.78:325.72:35-0.32:331.26:367:02Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue9:215.09:135.63:11-0.23:140.96:377:01Full Moon15Tue
16Wed9:505.19:525.43:440.03:530.76:377:00Full Moon16Wed
17Thu10:195.210:305.14:140.34:300.76:386:58Full Moon17Thu
18Fri10:465.211:074.74:420.65:070.76:396:57Full Moon18Fri
19Sat11:145.111:464.25:101.05:450.86:396:56Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun11:434.95:361.56:261.06:406:54Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:293.812:144.76:021.97:151.26:416:53Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue1:243.412:514.56:302.38:181.46:416:51Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed2:523.11:414.37:042.79:461.56:426:50Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu5:223.12:594.18:203.011:161.36:436:49Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri6:433.34:324.110:433.06:436:47Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat7:143.65:454.312:181.112:062.76:446:46Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun6:383.95:394.61:010.811:55 AM2.35:455:45Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon7:004.26:244.912:360.512:351.95:455:43Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue7:234.67:055.21:070.41:121.45:465:42Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed7:484.97:465.31:370.21:500.95:475:40New Moon30Wed
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 10:59 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 12% 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 Waning Crescent (12% 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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