Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 49m at 10:45 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Sep 1964

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:423.66:185.612:570.112:072.66:287:19Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed8:243.97:175.91:50-0.41:142.36:287:18Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu9:004.28:086.22:34-0.72:071.96:297:16Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri9:334.58:556.33:14-0.82:551.56:307:15New Moon4Fri
5Sat10:054.79:386.13:51-0.83:391.26:307:14New Moon5Sat
6Sun10:374.910:205.84:26-0.64:211.06:317:12New Moon6Sun
7Mon11:085.011:025.44:58-0.25:040.96:327:11New Moon7Mon
8Tue11:395.011:434.85:290.35:480.96:327:10Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:094.95:580.96:351.16:337:08Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:294.212:414.76:251.57:291.26:347:07Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri1:243.51:174.56:512.08:371.46:347:05Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat2:483.12:034.37:152.510:111.46:357:04First Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:144.211:461.26:367:03First Quarter13Sun
14Mon7:433.34:464.210:313.26:367:01First Quarter14Mon
15Tue8:043.56:004.412:490.912:173.06:377:00First Quarter15Tue
16Wed8:223.86:524.71:330.61:082.76:386:59Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu8:404.07:345.12:070.31:452.46:386:57Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri8:594.28:115.32:370.12:172.06:396:56Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat9:194.48:465.53:050.02:501.66:406:54Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun9:414.69:225.53:31-0.13:231.36:406:53Full Moon20Sun
21Mon10:054.99:595.43:580.04:000.96:416:52Full Moon21Mon
22Tue10:315.110:395.14:260.24:390.76:426:50Full Moon22Tue
23Wed11:005.311:234.74:540.55:230.56:436:49Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu11:335.45:231.06:130.56:436:48Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:164.112:105.45:551.57:130.56:446:46Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat1:233.612:575.36:312.08:290.66:456:45Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun3:043.21:585.17:192.610:020.56:456:43Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon5:213.33:235.08:523.011:300.36:466:42Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue6:433.64:555.010:592.96:476:41Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed7:284.06:115.312:360.012:242.56:476:39Waning Crescent30Wed
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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