Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:11 am (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 24m at 6:22 pm (5.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:47 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (21% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410092
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - Dec 1960

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:415.98:563.91:311.42:45-0.46:404:46Full Moon1Thu
2Fri8:115.99:363.82:041.73:19-0.56:414:46Full Moon2Fri
3Sat8:405.810:153.72:351.93:53-0.56:414:46Full Moon3Sat
4Sun9:095.610:563.63:062.14:27-0.36:424:46Full Moon4Sun
5Mon9:405.411:393.53:382.25:03-0.26:434:46Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue10:125.14:122.45:410.06:444:46Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed12:293.510:47 AM4.84:522.66:220.36:454:46Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu1:263.511:27 AM4.35:462.87:080.66:454:46Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri2:293.512:193.97:062.97:580.86:464:46Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat3:273.71:343.58:532.88:521.06:474:46Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun4:124.03:113.310:262.49:461.26:484:46Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon4:484.44:403.211:271.810:361.36:484:47Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue5:224.85:503.312:141.16:494:47Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed5:555.26:483.512:560.46:504:47Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu6:305.77:383.712:061.41:36-0.26:504:48Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri7:076.18:263.912:481.42:17-0.86:514:48Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat7:476.49:144.01:321.52:59-1.26:524:48New Moon17Sat
18Sun8:296.610:014.12:161.53:43-1.46:524:49New Moon18Sun
19Mon9:136.510:514.13:031.64:29-1.46:534:49New Moon19Mon
20Tue10:006.311:444.13:531.75:16-1.26:534:50Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed10:505.84:491.86:06-0.96:544:50Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:414.211:47 AM5.25:552.06:59-0.46:544:51Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri1:434.312:534.57:152.17:560.16:554:51First Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:464.42:163.88:512.08:560.66:554:52First Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:474.73:523.410:251.59:571.06:564:52First Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:425.05:223.311:401.010:551.36:564:53First Quarter26Mon
27Tue5:305.26:353.412:380.56:564:53Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed6:115.47:323.51:240.06:574:54Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu6:485.58:183.512:331.72:03-0.36:574:55Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri7:225.68:573.61:121.82:38-0.56:574:55Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat7:535.69:313.61:481.93:09-0.66:574:56Full Moon31Sat
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 10:16 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 21% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (21% illuminated). This places Santa Catalina Island, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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