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 5h 20m 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 - Oct 1961

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:413.52:544.39:043.010:430.85:485:38Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon5:503.84:194.310:472.811:420.75:495:37Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue6:304.05:244.411:502.55:495:36Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed6:584.26:124.612:250.612:322.15:505:34Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu7:224.46:514.812:590.51:061.85:515:33Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri7:434.67:264.91:270.51:371.45:515:32Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat8:034.87:594.91:530.62:071.15:525:30New Moon7Sat
8Sun8:245.08:324.82:170.72:370.85:535:29New Moon8Sun
9Mon8:465.19:064.72:400.83:090.65:545:28New Moon9Mon
10Tue9:105.39:434.53:051.03:430.55:545:27New Moon10Tue
11Wed9:365.310:234.23:301.34:200.45:555:25Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu10:055.311:113.83:561.65:030.45:565:24Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri10:385.24:251.95:540.55:575:23Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:123.511:20 AM5.04:592.36:580.65:575:22Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun1:393.312:164.85:472.78:170.75:585:20First Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:293.31:384.67:203.09:390.55:595:19First Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:473.73:154.69:272.910:460.36:005:18First Quarter17Tue
18Wed5:344.14:374.810:552.411:390.16:015:17First Quarter18Wed
19Thu6:114.65:435.011:571.86:015:16Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri6:455.16:395.212:240.012:471.16:025:14Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat7:195.57:305.31:050.01:330.56:035:13Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun7:525.88:195.21:430.12:180.06:045:12Full Moon22Sun
23Mon8:266.19:065.02:200.43:02-0.36:055:11Full Moon23Mon
24Tue9:016.19:554.62:550.73:46-0.56:055:10Full Moon24Tue
25Wed9:366.010:464.23:311.24:31-0.46:065:09Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu10:125.811:433.94:071.75:19-0.26:075:08Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri10:505.44:452.26:120.26:085:07Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat12:543.611:32 AM4.95:282.67:140.56:095:06Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun2:283.412:264.46:323.08:270.76:105:05Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon4:093.61:444.08:263.19:420.96:115:04Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue5:113.83:203.910:212.910:440.96:115:03Third Quarter31Tue
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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