Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : 9:04 pm (1.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 4m at 2:03 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:51 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (64% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410092
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - Dec 1965

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:074.03:313.510:512.710:310.96:404:46First Quarter1Wed
2Thu5:294.34:493.511:432.211:091.06:404:46First Quarter2Thu
3Fri5:504.65:513.512:231.56:414:46Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat6:125.06:453.612:590.96:424:46Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun6:375.47:333.612:151.31:350.36:434:46Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon7:045.88:213.712:481.52:12-0.36:444:46Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue7:366.19:083.71:211.72:51-0.86:454:46Full Moon7Tue
8Wed8:116.49:583.61:561.83:33-1.16:454:46Full Moon8Wed
9Thu8:496.510:503.62:342.04:19-1.26:464:46Full Moon9Thu
10Fri9:326.411:483.53:162.25:08-1.26:474:46Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat10:206.14:052.46:00-1.06:484:46Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:523.511:13 AM5.75:052.66:57-0.76:484:47Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon1:593.712:175.16:262.77:56-0.36:494:47Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue3:034.01:354.58:082.68:560.06:504:47Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:584.43:064.09:502.29:530.46:504:47Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu4:454.84:373.711:111.510:450.86:514:48Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri5:265.25:563.612:140.86:514:48Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat6:035.57:033.51:060.16:524:49Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun6:385.87:593.512:151.51:50-0.46:534:49Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon7:125.98:493.612:541.72:30-0.76:534:49Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue7:446.09:333.51:302.03:08-0.86:544:50New Moon21Tue
22Wed8:165.910:143.52:052.13:44-0.96:544:50New Moon22Wed
23Thu8:485.810:543.42:382.34:19-0.86:554:51New Moon23Thu
24Fri9:215.611:353.43:122.44:55-0.66:554:51New Moon24Fri
25Sat9:545.33:462.55:32-0.46:564:52Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:183.310:28 AM5.04:242.66:11-0.16:564:53Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon1:063.411:05 AM4.65:102.76:510.26:564:53Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue1:583.411:48 AM4.26:132.87:320.56:574:54Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed2:483.612:433.77:442.88:160.86:574:55First Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:323.82:063.29:322.59:021.16:574:55First Quarter30Thu
31Fri4:104.13:532.910:582.09:431.56:574:56First Quarter31Fri
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 5:33 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 64% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (64% illuminated). This places Santa Catalina Island, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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