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 5h 40m 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 - Nov 1964

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:285.47:404.71:110.31:490.66:135:02Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon7:545.68:234.51:420.62:260.26:135:01New Moon2Mon
3Tue8:185.79:034.32:101.03:020.06:145:00New Moon3Tue
4Wed8:425.79:434.02:351.43:37-0.16:154:59New Moon4Wed
5Thu9:065.610:253.82:591.74:12-0.16:164:58New Moon5Thu
6Fri9:305.511:123.53:212.14:490.06:174:57Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat9:565.33:432.45:310.26:184:57Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:113.210:24 AM5.04:042.76:210.56:194:56Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon1:383.110:58 AM4.74:213.07:220.76:204:55Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue11:444.38:350.86:214:54First Quarter10Tue
11Wed5:213.51:074.07:453.59:430.86:224:54First Quarter11Wed
12Thu5:293.82:583.810:173.210:360.76:234:53First Quarter12Thu
13Fri5:454.14:223.911:192.711:180.76:234:52First Quarter13Fri
14Sat6:034.45:254.012:012.16:244:52Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun6:234.86:184.212:391.46:254:51Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon6:475.37:074.312:270.71:170.76:264:51Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue7:135.77:554.312:590.81:560.06:274:50Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed7:446.18:454.31:321.02:38-0.66:284:50Full Moon18Wed
19Thu8:176.49:364.12:071.23:22-1.06:294:49Full Moon19Thu
20Fri8:556.610:323.92:441.54:10-1.16:304:49Full Moon20Fri
21Sat9:366.511:343.73:231.95:02-1.16:314:48Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun10:226.24:082.25:59-0.96:324:48Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:473.611:15 AM5.85:042.67:03-0.66:334:48Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue2:103.612:215.26:222.98:12-0.36:344:47Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:293.91:434.78:112.99:200.06:354:47Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu4:294.33:154.39:582.510:210.26:354:47Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri5:154.64:404.111:171.911:130.56:364:46Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat5:525.05:504.012:161.36:374:46Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun6:255.36:493.91:030.76:384:46Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon6:545.57:393.912:331.01:440.26:394:46Waning Crescent30Mon
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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