Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 47m at 1:20 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 8:15 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:48 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (31% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410092
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - Mar 1962

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:464.67:013.212:26-0.16:225:50Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri5:465.17:343.61:09-0.66:215:51Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat6:385.58:074.012:331.71:48-1.06:195:52Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun7:275.98:404.31:231.32:27-1.36:185:53Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon8:146.09:144.72:100.83:04-1.36:175:53New Moon5Mon
6Tue9:006.09:504.92:570.43:41-1.16:165:54New Moon6Tue
7Wed9:475.610:285.13:450.24:19-0.86:145:55New Moon7Wed
8Thu10:365.111:085.14:350.14:57-0.26:135:56Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri11:294.411:515.05:300.15:360.46:125:56Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat12:333.76:320.36:191.16:115:57Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:404.81:583.17:470.57:111.76:095:58First Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:414.54:012.99:190.58:302.26:085:59First Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:584.35:493.110:510.410:182.46:076:00First Quarter13Tue
14Wed4:214.36:493.412:010.16:056:00First Quarter14Wed
15Thu5:314.47:273.612:51-0.16:046:01Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri6:244.67:553.812:371.91:29-0.26:036:02Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat7:064.78:194.01:171.62:01-0.36:016:03Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun7:414.88:404.11:501.32:27-0.26:006:03Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon8:144.89:014.22:211.12:51-0.15:596:04Full Moon19Mon
20Tue8:444.89:214.42:500.93:140.05:576:05Full Moon20Tue
21Wed9:154.69:434.43:200.73:370.25:566:06Full Moon21Wed
22Thu9:474.410:064.53:520.63:590.55:556:06Full Moon22Thu
23Fri10:214.110:304.54:260.54:220.85:536:07Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat10:593.710:574.55:030.54:451.15:526:08Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun11:453.211:294.45:470.65:091.55:516:09Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:482.86:430.75:351.95:496:09Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:104.32:372.67:590.86:142.35:486:10Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:124.24:562.79:320.67:572.65:476:11Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:434.25:563.110:510.310:122.55:456:12Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri4:144.46:313.511:49-0.211:322.15:446:12Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat5:254.77:024.012:35-0.55:436:13Waning Crescent31Sat
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 4:47 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 31% 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 Third Quarter (31% 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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