Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 5h 07m at 6:51 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 1:23 pm (4.6 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 - Mar 1969

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:275.28:543.81:321.92:34-0.66:215:50Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun8:005.39:114.02:041.52:58-0.66:205:51Full Moon2Sun
3Mon8:335.39:314.22:371.23:20-0.66:195:52Full Moon3Mon
4Tue9:075.29:534.53:110.93:43-0.46:185:53Full Moon4Tue
5Wed9:434.810:174.73:490.64:060.06:175:54Full Moon5Wed
6Thu10:234.310:434.94:300.54:300.46:155:54Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri11:083.711:145.05:170.44:530.96:145:55Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:063.16:140.45:161.46:135:56Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun1:362.57:280.45:381.96:115:57Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:454.89:070.36:105:57Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:034.710:460.06:095:58Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:444.77:043.211:55-0.511:052.66:075:59Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu5:095.07:283.612:46-0.96:066:00Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri6:135.37:544.012:172.01:27-1.16:056:01Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat7:055.68:204.31:091.52:03-1.16:046:01Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun7:525.68:474.71:550.92:36-0.96:026:02New Moon16Sun
17Mon8:355.49:144.92:370.53:06-0.66:016:03New Moon17Mon
18Tue9:165.09:405.13:180.23:34-0.26:006:04New Moon18Tue
19Wed9:574.510:065.13:590.03:590.35:586:04New Moon19Wed
20Thu10:383.910:325.04:400.04:220.95:576:05Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri11:233.410:594.85:220.14:421.45:566:06Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:192.86:110.44:551.95:546:07Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun2:022.47:120.64:412.35:536:07Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:024.28:450.85:516:08First Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:593.910:350.75:506:09First Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:553.87:283.211:440.411:142.95:496:10First Quarter26Wed
27Thu4:363.97:273.412:260.25:476:10First Quarter27Thu
28Fri5:374.27:353.612:062.512:570.05:466:11Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat6:224.57:473.912:422.01:24-0.25:456:12Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun7:014.78:034.21:151.51:47-0.25:436:12Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon7:394.88:214.51:481.02:10-0.15:426:13Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 10:07 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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