Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 27m at 10:45 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 4:52 am (2.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:50 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (53% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410092
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - May 1964

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:392.87:340.35:382.66:057:36Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:164.48:380.46:047:37Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun1:064.19:530.56:037:38Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:293.86:443.411:020.411:102.96:027:39Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue4:153.77:003.711:560.36:017:39Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed5:373.87:194.112:202.412:390.26:007:40Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu6:404.07:424.51:081.71:160.25:597:41Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri7:354.28:075.01:501.01:500.25:587:42Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat8:264.38:365.52:320.32:240.45:577:42Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun9:164.39:095.93:15-0.42:590.65:577:43New Moon10Sun
11Mon10:074.29:446.23:59-0.93:350.95:567:44New Moon11Mon
12Tue11:014.010:236.34:46-1.24:131.25:557:45New Moon12Tue
13Wed11:593.711:056.15:36-1.44:551.65:547:45Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu1:053.56:30-1.35:422.05:537:46Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri2:233.47:31-1.06:412.45:537:47Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:495.33:493.58:37-0.78:062.75:527:48First Quarter16Sat
17Sun1:584.85:053.79:48-0.49:572.65:517:48First Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:244.36:024.110:56-0.211:352.25:517:49First Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:544.06:444.411:550.15:507:50First Quarter19Tue
20Wed6:113.97:194.712:461.712:430.35:507:50Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu7:153.87:494.91:391.11:230.65:497:51Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri8:083.88:155.12:230.61:560.95:487:52Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat8:543.78:395.33:010.22:251.25:487:53Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun9:373.69:035.43:35-0.12:511.45:477:53Full Moon24Sun
25Mon10:163.59:275.44:08-0.33:161.75:477:54Full Moon25Mon
26Tue10:563.49:525.44:40-0.43:411.95:477:55Full Moon26Tue
27Wed11:373.310:195.35:14-0.44:072.15:467:55Full Moon27Wed
28Thu12:233.25:50-0.44:342.35:467:56Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri1:153.16:29-0.35:042.55:457:56Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat2:203.07:14-0.15:402.75:457:57Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun3:343.18:040.16:372.95:457:58Waning Gibbous31Sun
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 1:48 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 53% 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 (53% 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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