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 : 11:50 am (2.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 4m at 8:15 am (3.2 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 - Apr 1961

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:214.59:334.83:240.33:270.45:416:14Full Moon1Sat
2Sun9:594.210:014.94:000.13:540.75:406:15Full Moon2Sun
3Mon10:413.910:324.94:400.04:221.05:386:15Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:313.511:094.95:260.14:531.45:376:16Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:343.16:210.15:311.85:366:17Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu2:052.97:300.26:252.25:346:18Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri12:564.53:573.08:540.28:022.55:336:18Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:224.35:143.310:150.010:012.45:326:19Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:554.46:023.811:20-0.211:241.95:306:20Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon5:124.66:414.212:12-0.45:296:20Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:144.87:154.712:241.312:57-0.55:286:21Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed7:085.07:495.01:140.71:36-0.55:276:22Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu7:575.08:225.32:000.12:13-0.35:256:23New Moon13Thu
14Fri8:444.88:555.52:43-0.32:490.05:246:23New Moon14Fri
15Sat9:294.69:275.53:26-0.53:230.45:236:24New Moon15Sat
16Sun10:154.210:005.44:08-0.63:560.85:226:25New Moon16Sun
17Mon11:043.810:345.14:52-0.44:291.35:206:26Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue11:583.411:094.85:38-0.25:031.85:196:26Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed1:063.16:290.15:412.25:186:27Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu2:422.97:310.46:352.65:176:28Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:404.04:323.18:460.68:252.85:166:29First Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:573.75:333.310:030.710:272.65:156:29First Quarter22Sat
23Sun3:333.56:073.611:050.611:362.35:136:30First Quarter23Sun
24Mon4:513.66:323.811:500.65:126:31First Quarter24Mon
25Tue5:483.86:544.112:201.812:260.55:116:32Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed6:343.97:164.412:561.412:560.55:106:32Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu7:154.17:384.71:280.91:240.55:096:33Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri7:534.18:025.02:010.41:520.65:086:34Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat8:324.18:285.32:350.02:200.75:076:35Full Moon29Sat
30Sun10:134.19:575.44:11-0.33:490.96:067:35Full Moon30Sun
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 10:02 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 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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