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 3h 30m 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 - Dec 1962

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:393.410:55 AM5.24:442.76:45-0.16:394:46Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun1:493.511:50 AM4.85:512.97:430.16:404:46Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon2:583.71:044.37:322.98:450.36:414:46First Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:544.12:374.09:232.69:450.46:424:46First Quarter4Tue
5Wed4:394.54:103.910:482.010:390.66:434:46First Quarter5Wed
6Thu5:195.05:283.911:511.211:290.76:444:46Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri5:575.56:344.012:440.46:444:46Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat6:356.07:334.112:150.91:31-0.36:454:46Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun7:136.38:264.112:581.12:17-0.86:464:46Full Moon9Sun
10Mon7:526.59:174.11:401.33:01-1.26:474:46Full Moon10Mon
11Tue8:316.510:074.02:221.53:45-1.36:474:46Full Moon11Tue
12Wed9:116.410:593.93:041.84:30-1.26:484:47Full Moon12Wed
13Thu9:526.011:523.83:482.05:15-0.96:494:47Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri10:335.64:342.36:02-0.56:494:47Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:513.711:18 AM5.05:282.56:51-0.16:504:47Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun1:543.712:084.46:362.77:430.36:514:48Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon3:003.81:113.88:082.88:380.76:514:48Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:574.02:353.49:502.59:321.06:524:48Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed4:424.24:083.211:102.110:231.36:524:49Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu5:184.55:283.112:051.66:534:49Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri5:484.76:293.212:471.06:544:50Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat6:165.07:193.31:220.66:544:50Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun6:445.38:013.412:221.71:550.16:554:51Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon7:135.58:403.512:561.82:28-0.36:554:51Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue7:435.79:183.61:291.93:01-0.66:554:52New Moon25Tue
26Wed8:155.99:573.62:031.93:36-0.86:564:53New Moon26Wed
27Thu8:505.910:373.62:392.04:12-0.96:564:53New Moon27Thu
28Fri9:275.911:213.63:182.04:52-0.96:574:54Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat10:075.74:012.15:33-0.76:574:54Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun12:083.710:52 AM5.34:522.26:18-0.56:574:55Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon1:003.811:44 AM4.85:562.37:10-0.26:574:56Waxing Crescent31Mon
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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