Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 44m at 6:25 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 12:49 pm (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (83% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410092
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - Apr 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:374.74:502.98:550.17:272.85:416:14First Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:004.36:013.210:250.110:032.85:406:14First Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:424.16:353.511:320.011:322.45:396:15First Quarter3Sat
4Sun5:034.27:013.812:200.05:376:16Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon6:014.37:224.012:241.912:560.05:366:16Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue6:464.37:404.21:031.41:240.15:356:17Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed7:244.37:584.51:371.01:470.35:346:18Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu7:594.38:154.72:070.72:070.55:326:19Full Moon8Thu
9Fri8:324.18:334.92:370.32:270.75:316:19Full Moon9Fri
10Sat9:063.98:535.03:080.12:461.05:306:20Full Moon10Sat
11Sun9:423.79:145.13:40-0.13:061.25:286:21Full Moon11Sun
12Mon10:203.49:385.14:14-0.23:261.55:276:22Full Moon12Mon
13Tue11:053.110:065.14:53-0.23:451.85:266:22Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed12:012.85:380.04:032.15:256:23Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu1:282.56:350.14:172.45:236:24Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri7:480.25:226:25Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat12:244.59:090.25:216:25Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:594.35:383.310:180.09:582.75:206:26Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon3:394.25:593.811:12-0.111:192.05:196:27Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue4:584.46:244.311:55-0.25:176:28Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed6:034.56:524.912:161.212:33-0.15:166:28Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu7:004.67:225.41:060.41:100.05:156:29Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri7:544.57:545.91:54-0.31:450.35:146:30New Moon23Fri
24Sat8:464.38:296.12:40-0.92:200.75:136:31New Moon24Sat
25Sun10:394.010:056.24:27-1.33:561.16:127:31New Moon25Sun
26Mon11:343.710:446.15:15-1.34:331.56:117:32New Moon26Mon
27Tue12:353.46:06-1.25:121.96:107:33Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed1:463.17:01-0.85:552.36:087:34Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu12:125.23:173.08:04-0.46:532.66:077:34Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri1:074.74:533.29:14-0.18:322.96:067:35First Quarter30Fri
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 9:37 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 83% 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 maximum.

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 (83% illuminated). This places Santa Catalina Island, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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