Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 39m at 10:04 am (2.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 1963

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:514.07:054.012:100.16:057:36First Quarter1Wed
2Thu6:094.07:384.312:452.01:000.26:047:37Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri7:084.08:054.51:351.51:390.36:037:37Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat7:564.08:284.72:151.12:100.56:037:38Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun8:374.08:504.82:490.72:370.76:027:39Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon9:143.99:105.03:210.33:010.96:017:40Full Moon6Mon
7Tue9:503.89:315.13:510.13:241.16:007:40Full Moon7Tue
8Wed10:263.79:545.24:22-0.13:471.45:597:41Full Moon8Wed
9Thu11:043.510:185.24:55-0.24:101.65:587:42Full Moon9Thu
10Fri11:453.310:455.15:30-0.34:351.95:577:43Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:343.16:08-0.25:002.15:567:43Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun1:343.06:53-0.15:292.45:567:44Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon2:552.97:450.06:072.75:557:45Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue12:344.54:283.18:480.27:272.95:547:46Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:384.25:293.49:550.29:402.95:537:46Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:084.06:063.710:570.211:242.45:537:47Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri4:423.96:374.211:510.15:527:48Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat6:014.07:084.712:311.812:370.15:517:48Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun7:084.17:415.31:251.01:200.25:517:49Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon8:074.28:165.82:140.22:000.45:507:50Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue9:024.28:526.13:01-0.52:400.65:497:51New Moon21Tue
22Wed9:564.29:306.43:47-1.13:200.95:497:51New Moon22Wed
23Thu10:514.010:106.44:35-1.44:021.25:487:52New Moon23Thu
24Fri11:473.910:536.25:24-1.44:451.65:487:53New Moon24Fri
25Sat12:483.76:15-1.35:332.05:477:53Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun1:563.57:09-1.06:282.35:477:54Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:285.33:123.58:07-0.67:412.65:467:55Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue1:274.74:273.79:10-0.29:182.75:467:55First Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:394.15:283.910:140.111:002.55:467:56First Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:043.76:144.211:130.45:457:57First Quarter30Thu
31Fri5:283.56:504.412:182.012:030.75:457:57First Quarter31Fri
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 1:38 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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