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 5h 55m 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 - Aug 1965

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:285.31:504.67:20-0.17:431.66:067:53Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon1:264.52:404.78:020.59:041.66:077:53First Quarter2Mon
3Tue2:373.73:354.88:481.210:371.46:077:52First Quarter3Tue
4Wed4:173.14:344.89:401.86:087:51First Quarter4Wed
5Thu6:183.05:334.912:061.010:46 AM2.36:097:50First Quarter5Thu
6Fri7:523.26:275.11:150.612:002.66:107:49Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat8:483.47:145.22:060.21:032.66:107:48Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun9:253.67:555.42:47-0.11:512.66:117:47Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon9:533.78:325.53:21-0.22:292.46:127:46Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue10:183.89:055.63:52-0.33:022.36:127:45Full Moon10Tue
11Wed10:413.89:375.74:20-0.33:342.16:137:44Full Moon11Wed
12Thu11:043.910:075.64:47-0.34:062.06:147:43Full Moon12Thu
13Fri11:294.010:385.45:13-0.24:391.96:157:42Full Moon13Fri
14Sat11:554.111:115.15:390.05:151.96:157:41Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun12:224.26:050.35:561.96:167:40Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:524.36:310.66:441.96:177:39Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue12:254.21:264.46:571.17:451.86:177:38Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed1:173.62:074.57:251.59:071.76:187:36Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:403.03:004.78:002.010:481.46:197:35Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri5:022.84:084.98:562.46:197:34Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat7:043.05:195.212:130.810:33 AM2.76:207:33Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun8:013.36:245.71:150.112:042.66:217:32Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon8:403.77:226.12:04-0.51:122.46:227:31Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue9:144.08:146.52:47-0.92:072.06:227:29Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed9:484.39:036.73:28-1.22:581.66:237:28New Moon25Wed
26Thu10:234.69:506.64:07-1.23:461.26:247:27New Moon26Thu
27Fri10:584.810:366.24:45-1.04:351.06:247:26New Moon27Fri
28Sat11:345.011:245.65:21-0.65:250.96:257:24Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:115.15:570.06:180.96:267:23Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon12:134.912:505.16:320.67:181.06:267:22Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue1:104.11:334.97:081.38:291.16:277:21Waxing Crescent31Tue
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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