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 : 7:19 am (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 29m at 1:11 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (74% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410092
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - Apr 1967

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:354.56:003.110:030.09:142.95:416:14Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:164.26:413.511:22-0.111:172.65:406:14Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon4:494.37:093.712:18-0.35:396:15Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue5:554.47:334.012:202.212:59-0.35:386:16Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed6:444.67:534.11:021.71:32-0.25:366:16Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu7:234.68:114.31:361.31:58-0.15:356:17Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri7:584.58:284.52:070.92:210.15:346:18Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat8:304.48:464.72:360.62:410.35:326:19New Moon8Sat
9Sun9:024.29:044.93:060.33:000.65:316:19New Moon9Sun
10Mon9:363.99:245.03:360.13:190.95:306:20New Moon10Mon
11Tue10:113.69:455.04:090.03:371.35:286:21New Moon11Tue
12Wed10:513.210:084.94:440.03:541.65:276:22Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu11:402.910:354.85:250.14:082.05:266:22Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:552.56:150.34:122.35:256:23Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat11:574.47:230.45:236:24Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun8:530.45:226:25First Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:214.26:273.210:160.29:263.05:216:25First Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:114.26:253.511:14-0.111:052.55:206:26First Quarter18Tue
19Wed4:374.46:413.911:59-0.35:196:27Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu5:434.77:034.412:031.812:37-0.45:176:28Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri6:404.87:285.012:521.01:12-0.45:166:28Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat7:324.97:575.51:390.21:46-0.25:156:29Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun8:244.78:295.92:25-0.52:190.15:146:30Full Moon23Sun
24Mon9:154.49:026.13:11-1.02:530.65:136:31Full Moon24Mon
25Tue10:094.09:396.13:59-1.23:281.15:126:31Full Moon25Tue
26Wed11:083.610:175.94:50-1.24:031.65:116:32Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:183.25:45-1.04:412.15:106:33Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri1:493.06:48-0.75:272.55:096:34Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat3:453.18:02-0.36:492.95:076:34Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:034.46:073.410:22-0.110:152.96:067:35Third Quarter30Sun
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 4:15 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 74% 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 Waning Gibbous (74% 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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