Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : 10:45 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 12m at 2:54 pm (5.0 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 - Mar 1965

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:015.29:163.82:031.73:02-0.66:225:50New Moon1Mon
2Tue8:325.39:374.02:341.43:27-0.66:205:51New Moon2Tue
3Wed9:045.210:004.23:061.23:51-0.46:195:52New Moon3Wed
4Thu9:375.010:254.33:401.04:16-0.26:185:53New Moon4Thu
5Fri10:134.610:514.54:180.84:400.16:175:54Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat10:524.111:214.65:000.85:050.66:155:54Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun11:403.511:564.65:510.75:311.16:145:55Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon12:472.96:550.85:591.66:135:56Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue12:414.62:452.58:210.76:362.16:115:57First Quarter9Tue
10Wed1:454.65:362.610:040.48:062.56:105:57First Quarter10Wed
11Thu3:124.66:403.011:27-0.110:242.66:095:58First Quarter11Thu
12Fri4:384.97:143.412:26-0.66:085:59Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat5:475.37:453.81:12-1.06:066:00Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun6:445.68:154.212:481.71:53-1.26:056:01Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon7:345.88:454.51:371.22:30-1.26:046:01Full Moon15Mon
16Tue8:205.89:154.72:220.73:04-1.06:026:02Full Moon16Tue
17Wed9:045.59:464.93:060.33:36-0.76:016:03Full Moon17Wed
18Thu9:475.110:165.03:500.14:07-0.26:006:04Full Moon18Thu
19Fri10:314.510:464.94:340.14:360.45:586:04Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat11:173.911:174.85:190.25:031.05:576:05Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun12:103.26:100.45:271.65:566:06Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon1:262.77:110.65:452.15:546:07Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue12:264.28:340.85:536:07Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed1:223.910:150.75:526:08Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:013.77:163.211:330.511:112.85:506:09Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri4:383.97:263.412:230.25:496:10Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat5:424.17:403.612:102.51:000.05:486:10Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun6:274.47:553.812:472.11:29-0.15:466:11Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon7:054.68:124.01:181.71:55-0.25:456:12Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue7:404.88:304.31:481.32:20-0.25:436:12Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed8:154.88:514.62:200.92:44-0.25:426:13New Moon31Wed
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 6:49 pm — 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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