Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:20 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 28m at 5:13 pm (5.5 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 - Sep 1962

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:354.511:234.75:240.55:301.46:277:20Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun12:014.55:490.96:091.56:287:18Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon12:294.46:131.36:541.66:297:17Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:403.81:024.46:381.77:531.76:297:16Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed1:373.31:454.37:042.19:151.76:307:14First Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:162.92:454.37:412.510:541.56:317:13First Quarter6Thu
7Fri5:482.94:064.49:022.86:317:12First Quarter7Fri
8Sat7:063.25:234.712:111.011:01 AM2.86:327:10First Quarter8Sat
9Sun7:423.66:245.11:030.512:192.66:337:09Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon8:123.97:165.61:460.01:142.26:337:08Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue8:424.38:046.02:24-0.32:021.76:347:06Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed9:134.78:506.23:01-0.62:471.26:357:05Full Moon12Wed
13Thu9:465.09:366.23:37-0.73:320.86:357:03Full Moon13Thu
14Fri10:215.310:235.94:14-0.54:190.56:367:02Full Moon14Fri
15Sat10:575.511:125.54:51-0.25:090.36:377:01Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun11:375.65:280.26:020.36:376:59Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon12:064.912:195.56:080.87:020.46:386:58Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue1:084.21:085.36:511.58:140.66:396:57Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed2:313.62:075.17:442.19:400.76:396:55Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu4:243.43:234.89:022.611:120.66:406:54Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri6:113.64:484.810:492.76:416:52Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat7:163.96:034.912:260.412:162.66:416:51Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun7:584.27:015.01:210.21:162.26:426:50Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon8:304.47:475.12:030.12:001.96:436:48Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue8:564.58:265.22:370.12:351.66:446:47Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed9:194.69:005.23:060.23:071.36:446:46New Moon26Wed
27Thu9:404.89:315.13:310.43:371.16:456:44New Moon27Thu
28Fri10:014.910:034.93:550.54:070.96:466:43New Moon28Fri
29Sat10:224.910:354.74:170.84:380.86:466:41New Moon29Sat
30Sun10:445.011:094.34:391.15:110.86:476:40New 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 9:16 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 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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