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 4h 57m 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 - Feb 1963

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:584.73:592.910:111.09:161.56:505:25First Quarter1Fri
2Sat4:024.95:472.911:340.410:311.86:495:26First Quarter2Sat
3Sun5:035.27:023.212:37-0.26:485:27Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon5:595.57:543.51:27-0.76:485:27Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue6:485.78:353.712:401.92:10-1.06:475:28Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed7:335.89:113.81:291.72:48-1.16:465:29Full Moon6Wed
7Thu8:135.89:433.92:121.63:22-1.16:455:30Full Moon7Thu
8Fri8:505.710:144.02:521.53:55-0.96:445:31Full Moon8Fri
9Sat9:265.510:434.03:291.44:25-0.76:435:32Full Moon9Sat
10Sun10:005.211:124.04:061.44:54-0.36:435:33Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon10:344.711:423.94:431.55:210.16:425:34Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue11:094.25:251.55:480.56:415:35Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed12:143.911:48 AM3.66:131.66:141.06:405:36Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu12:493.912:383.17:151.76:411.46:395:37Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri1:323.92:022.58:431.77:121.96:385:38Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:293.94:442.410:301.48:062.26:375:39Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun3:384.06:382.611:460.99:532.46:365:40Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon4:434.37:192.912:340.46:355:40Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue5:374.77:473.21:13-0.16:345:41Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed6:245.18:133.512:162.21:47-0.66:335:42Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu7:075.58:403.71:011.92:21-0.96:315:43Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri7:485.89:094.01:431.52:54-1.26:305:44New Moon22Fri
23Sat8:296.09:404.32:251.23:28-1.26:295:45New Moon23Sat
24Sun9:125.910:144.53:090.94:03-1.16:285:46New Moon24Sun
25Mon9:565.610:504.73:550.74:38-0.86:275:47Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue10:435.111:294.84:450.55:15-0.36:265:47Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed11:374.45:420.55:530.36:255:48Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu12:134.812:423.66:480.66:361.06:235:49Waxing Crescent28Thu
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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