Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 37m at 5:48 pm (1.8 ft)
Next high tide : 11:37 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (90% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410092
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - Feb 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:015.211:094.24:091.34:50-0.36:505:24Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed10:364.611:374.24:501.35:140.16:495:25Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu11:124.05:341.45:370.66:485:26Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:064.211:52 AM3.36:251.55:561.16:485:27Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:384.212:452.77:321.66:111.66:475:28Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:174.12:362.29:101.56:102.06:465:29Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:134.111:031.26:455:30Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:304.212:110.76:445:31Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed4:444.48:012.912:540.26:445:32Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu5:414.88:113.11:28-0.36:435:33Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri6:285.28:273.412:182.41:58-0.66:425:34Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat7:095.58:483.61:032.02:27-0.96:415:35Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun7:485.89:113.91:431.72:56-1.16:405:36New Moon13Sun
14Mon8:275.99:374.32:241.33:26-1.16:395:37New Moon14Mon
15Tue9:085.710:064.63:070.93:55-0.96:385:38New Moon15Tue
16Wed9:505.410:384.83:520.74:26-0.56:375:38Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu10:354.811:135.04:410.54:570.06:365:39Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri11:274.011:535.15:360.45:290.66:355:40Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:323.26:420.56:021.26:345:41Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:405.12:102.68:060.56:431.86:335:42First Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:424.94:492.59:490.37:522.36:325:43First Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:034.96:322.911:20-0.110:012.56:305:44First Quarter22Tue
23Wed4:294.97:163.312:25-0.56:295:45Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu5:405.27:483.61:13-0.86:285:45Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri6:365.48:173.912:392.01:52-0.96:275:46Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat7:235.58:434.11:271.62:25-0.96:265:47Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun8:035.49:074.32:071.22:54-0.76:255:48Full Moon27Sun
28Mon8:395.39:304.42:440.93:20-0.56:245:49Full Moon28Mon
29Tue9:135.09:524.53:190.73:43-0.26:225:50Full Moon29Tue
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 8:42 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 90% 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 (90% 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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