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 2h 28m 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 - Jul 1961

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:144.26:43-1.16:241.95:478:07Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:205.52:104.37:33-0.77:342.05:488:07Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon1:204.93:084.58:25-0.28:591.95:488:07Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:314.24:084.79:200.310:321.75:498:07Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed3:593.65:054.910:180.811:581.25:498:07Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu5:343.35:585.211:181.25:508:07Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri7:003.36:455.41:070.712:151.55:508:07Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat8:083.47:285.62:010.21:071.75:518:06Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun9:013.58:065.72:46-0.21:531.95:518:06Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon9:453.68:425.73:25-0.42:342.05:528:06Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:223.79:155.74:00-0.53:102.05:528:06New Moon11Tue
12Wed10:563.79:485.74:32-0.53:452.05:538:05New Moon12Wed
13Thu11:283.710:205.55:03-0.54:202.15:538:05New Moon13Thu
14Fri12:003.85:34-0.34:552.15:548:05New Moon14Fri
15Sat12:343.86:05-0.15:332.25:558:04Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun1:103.86:360.16:152.35:558:04Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:004.61:493.87:080.47:072.45:568:03Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:404.22:333.97:420.78:142.45:578:03Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed1:293.73:204.08:191.19:412.35:578:02First Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:403.24:114.39:031.411:131.95:588:02First Quarter20Thu
21Fri4:222.95:024.69:581.75:598:01First Quarter21Fri
22Sat6:052.95:515.012:241.311:01 AM1.95:598:01First Quarter22Sat
23Sun7:213.16:395.41:180.712:042.06:008:00Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon8:163.47:255.92:040.01:022.06:017:59Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue9:023.78:116.32:46-0.51:551.86:017:59Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed9:444.08:576.63:28-1.02:451.66:027:58Full Moon26Wed
27Thu10:254.29:436.64:09-1.33:341.56:037:57Full Moon27Thu
28Fri11:074.410:306.54:51-1.34:241.46:037:57Full Moon28Fri
29Sat11:514.611:196.15:33-1.25:171.36:047:56Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun12:364.76:16-0.86:141.46:057:55Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon12:105.51:254.87:00-0.37:191.46:057:54Waning Gibbous31Mon
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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