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 7h 17m 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 - Jan 1965

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:515.69:483.41:382.23:20-0.66:584:57New Moon1Fri
2Sat8:225.610:213.42:102.33:51-0.66:584:58New Moon2Sat
3Sun8:535.610:553.42:422.34:23-0.66:584:58New Moon3Sun
4Mon9:245.511:303.43:152.34:56-0.56:584:59New Moon4Mon
5Tue9:575.33:502.45:30-0.36:585:00Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed12:093.410:31 AM5.04:292.46:05-0.16:585:01Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu12:503.411:09 AM4.65:182.56:410.26:585:02Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri1:333.511:54 AM4.16:222.67:190.56:585:03Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat2:183.812:573.57:502.58:010.96:585:03First Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:044.12:323.09:322.18:491.26:585:04First Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:494.44:272.810:591.49:451.66:585:05First Quarter11Mon
12Tue4:354.96:032.912:020.66:585:06Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed5:225.47:123.112:53-0.26:585:07Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu6:095.98:063.41:40-0.96:585:08Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri6:566.38:533.612:391.92:25-1.56:575:09Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat7:446.69:373.81:311.83:10-1.86:575:10Full Moon16Sat
17Sun8:326.710:203.92:221.73:54-1.96:575:11Full Moon17Sun
18Mon9:196.611:034.03:121.64:37-1.76:575:12Full Moon18Mon
19Tue10:076.211:484.14:041.65:20-1.36:565:13Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed10:565.65:001.66:03-0.86:565:13Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu12:354.211:48 AM4.96:021.76:46-0.26:565:14Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri1:244.312:474.07:151.77:300.56:555:15Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:184.32:053.38:441.68:161.16:555:16Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun3:144.43:542.810:221.39:111.76:545:17Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon4:104.55:532.711:440.810:162.16:545:18Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue5:024.77:162.912:430.46:535:19Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed5:494.98:063.11:270.06:535:20Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu6:305.08:403.312:172.42:03-0.36:525:21Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri7:075.29:073.41:002.32:35-0.56:515:22Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat7:415.39:313.41:362.23:04-0.76:515:23New Moon30Sat
31Sun8:145.59:553.52:092.03:33-0.76:505:24New Moon31Sun
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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