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 4h 43m 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 - Oct 1964

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:024.47:115.51:27-0.31:232.06:486:38Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri8:334.78:025.62:10-0.42:111.56:496:37Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat9:025.08:475.62:46-0.32:531.06:496:35Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun9:305.29:295.43:19-0.13:330.76:506:34New Moon4Sun
5Mon9:565.410:095.13:490.24:110.46:516:33New Moon5Mon
6Tue10:225.410:494.74:160.64:490.46:526:31New Moon6Tue
7Wed10:485.411:304.24:421.15:280.46:526:30Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu11:135.25:061.66:090.56:536:29Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri12:163.811:39 AM5.05:282.06:550.76:546:28Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat1:133.312:074.85:472.57:520.96:556:26Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun2:473.012:414.55:572.99:111.16:556:25First Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:394.210:431.16:566:24First Quarter12Mon
13Tue7:343.53:304.010:013.411:540.96:576:22First Quarter13Tue
14Wed7:283.75:104.112:043.26:586:21First Quarter14Wed
15Thu7:404.06:144.412:420.712:512.76:586:20Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri7:554.27:024.61:190.51:262.26:596:19Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat8:134.57:444.91:500.31:591.77:006:18Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun8:334.98:255.02:180.32:331.27:016:16Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon8:555.29:065.02:460.33:090.67:026:15Full Moon19Mon
20Tue9:215.69:484.93:140.53:480.27:026:14Full Moon20Tue
21Wed9:505.910:344.63:440.74:30-0.27:036:13Full Moon21Wed
22Thu10:226.111:264.24:141.15:15-0.47:046:12Full Moon22Thu
23Fri10:586.14:471.56:07-0.47:056:11Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat12:263.811:39 AM5.95:242.07:07-0.37:066:10Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun1:433.511:29 AM5.65:072.57:19-0.16:075:09Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon2:293.412:345.26:132.98:410.06:075:08Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue4:133.62:044.88:123.110:000.06:085:07Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed5:154.03:404.710:102.811:040.06:095:06Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu5:564.44:594.711:282.311:550.06:105:05Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri6:304.86:024.812:231.66:115:04Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat7:005.16:544.812:360.11:091.16:125:03Waning Crescent31Sat
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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