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 1h 20m 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 - Jun 1964

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:454.44:383.38:580.28:183.05:447:58Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:494.05:193.69:540.410:172.85:447:59Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed3:173.75:514.010:460.511:422.35:447:59Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu4:493.66:204.411:340.65:448:00Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri6:083.66:515.012:421.512:180.75:448:00Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat7:173.67:245.51:330.71:000.95:438:01Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun8:173.78:006.02:19-0.11:421.15:438:01Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon9:143.88:396.43:06-0.82:241.35:438:02New Moon8Mon
9Tue10:093.89:216.63:52-1.33:071.55:438:02New Moon9Tue
10Wed11:043.810:056.64:40-1.63:531.75:438:03New Moon10Wed
11Thu12:003.85:29-1.64:421.95:438:03Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri12:593.76:21-1.55:362.15:438:04Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat2:023.77:14-1.26:402.45:438:04Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun12:375.53:083.88:10-0.77:592.55:438:04Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon1:394.84:114.09:08-0.39:322.45:438:05First Quarter15Mon
16Tue2:534.25:074.310:060.211:072.15:438:05First Quarter16Tue
17Wed4:193.75:544.611:000.65:438:05First Quarter17Wed
18Thu5:453.46:344.812:241.611:50 AM1.05:448:06First Quarter18Thu
19Fri7:013.37:075.01:231.012:341.35:448:06Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat8:033.37:375.22:100.61:121.65:448:06Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun8:553.38:065.42:490.21:461.95:448:06Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon9:393.38:335.53:24-0.12:172.05:448:07Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue10:183.39:025.53:57-0.32:482.25:458:07Full Moon23Tue
24Wed10:553.49:325.64:29-0.53:192.25:458:07Full Moon24Wed
25Thu11:323.410:035.55:02-0.53:522.35:458:07Full Moon25Thu
26Fri12:103.45:36-0.54:252.45:468:07Full Moon26Fri
27Sat12:513.46:11-0.45:032.55:468:07Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun1:353.46:49-0.35:462.65:468:07Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon2:223.57:28-0.16:422.75:478:07Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue12:314.63:103.78:090.27:582.75:478:07Waning Gibbous30Tue
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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