Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : 8:34 am (2.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 03m at 4:52 am (2.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:49 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (42% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410092
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - Jan 1964

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:006.23:561.95:23-1.26:584:56Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:003.910:47 AM5.74:492.16:10-0.86:584:57Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:533.911:37 AM5.05:502.36:57-0.36:584:58Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat1:503.912:324.37:032.47:460.36:584:59Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:474.01:413.68:342.38:360.86:584:59Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:414.23:123.110:112.09:271.26:585:00Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue4:294.44:532.911:301.510:191.66:585:01Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed5:104.66:182.912:261.06:585:02Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu5:464.87:203.01:090.56:585:03Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri6:195.08:053.11:450.16:585:04Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:515.38:423.312:322.22:17-0.36:585:04Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun7:225.49:143.41:082.22:49-0.56:585:05Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:545.69:463.41:432.13:20-0.76:585:06New Moon13Mon
14Tue8:275.710:173.52:172.13:52-0.86:585:07New Moon14Tue
15Wed9:005.710:513.52:522.14:25-0.86:585:08New Moon15Wed
16Thu9:355.611:263.63:292.14:58-0.76:575:09Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:125.44:092.15:33-0.56:575:10Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat12:043.610:52 AM5.04:572.16:10-0.36:575:11Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:463.811:39 AM4.55:562.16:480.16:575:12Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon1:314.012:393.87:122.17:310.66:565:13First Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:224.22:063.28:481.88:221.16:565:14First Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:174.64:002.910:251.29:231.56:555:15First Quarter22Wed
23Thu4:135.05:462.911:420.510:311.86:555:16First Quarter23Thu
24Fri5:085.47:013.212:41-0.36:555:17Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat6:005.87:573.41:31-0.96:545:18Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun6:506.18:423.712:361.92:16-1.36:545:19Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:386.39:233.91:291.72:58-1.66:535:20Full Moon27Mon
28Tue8:246.410:024.02:181.63:39-1.66:525:20Full Moon28Tue
29Wed9:076.210:414.13:051.54:18-1.46:525:21Full Moon29Wed
30Thu9:505.911:194.13:511.44:56-1.16:515:22Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri10:325.411:584.14:371.55:32-0.66:515:23Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 6:43 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 42% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (42% illuminated). This places Santa Catalina Island, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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