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 4h 48m 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 - Jul 1965

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:583.96:22-1.55:412.15:478:07Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri1:524.07:11-1.16:472.25:488:07Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat12:405.52:474.28:01-0.68:042.25:488:07Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun1:434.83:434.48:52-0.19:342.05:498:07First Quarter4Sun
5Mon2:584.04:384.79:440.511:071.75:498:07First Quarter5Mon
6Tue4:283.55:284.910:371.05:508:07First Quarter6Tue
7Wed6:043.26:145.212:271.111:30 AM1.55:508:07Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu7:303.16:555.41:300.612:221.95:518:06Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri8:373.27:335.52:200.11:092.15:518:06Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat9:283.38:095.63:02-0.21:522.35:528:06Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun10:093.48:425.73:38-0.42:302.45:528:06Full Moon11Sun
12Mon10:433.59:155.74:12-0.53:052.45:538:05Full Moon12Mon
13Tue11:153.59:485.64:44-0.63:392.45:548:05Full Moon13Tue
14Wed11:463.510:205.65:16-0.54:132.35:548:05Full Moon14Wed
15Thu12:183.65:47-0.44:492.45:558:04Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri12:513.66:19-0.25:272.45:558:04Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat1:273.66:500.06:122.55:568:03Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun12:024.72:053.87:230.37:072.55:578:03Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:424.32:453.97:550.68:192.55:578:02Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue1:343.73:274.18:311.09:502.25:588:02Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed2:513.24:134.49:111.411:231.75:598:01Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu4:442.95:014.810:021.85:598:01Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri6:342.95:515.312:351.011:04 AM2.16:008:00Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat7:523.16:425.71:310.312:092.26:017:59Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun8:473.47:326.22:19-0.41:102.26:017:59Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon9:333.68:216.63:04-1.02:052.16:027:58Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue10:143.99:096.83:48-1.42:581.96:037:57New Moon27Tue
28Wed10:554.19:586.84:31-1.53:491.76:037:57New Moon28Wed
29Thu11:364.210:466.65:14-1.54:411.66:047:56New Moon29Thu
30Fri12:194.45:56-1.25:361.66:057:55Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat1:034.56:38-0.76:351.66:057:54Waxing 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 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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