Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : 5:48 pm (1.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 08m at 12:20 pm (4.2 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 - Oct 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:094.15:575.012:180.112:142.56:486:38Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon7:424.46:595.11:080.01:131.96:496:37Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue8:104.87:495.11:480.12:001.46:506:35Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed8:365.08:325.02:220.22:401.06:506:34Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu8:595.29:114.82:500.53:160.66:516:33New Moon5Thu
6Fri9:225.49:484.63:150.83:500.46:526:31New Moon6Fri
7Sat9:435.510:244.33:371.14:230.26:526:30New Moon7Sat
8Sun10:055.511:024.03:581.54:570.26:536:29New Moon8Sun
9Mon10:275.411:423.64:191.85:330.36:546:27Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue10:515.34:382.16:130.56:556:26Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed12:303.311:18 AM5.14:542.47:010.76:556:25Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu1:393.011:50 AM4.85:052.78:050.96:566:24Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:334.59:281.06:576:22First Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:484.210:480.96:586:21First Quarter14Sat
15Sun7:013.53:404.110:083.411:450.86:586:20First Quarter15Sun
16Mon6:583.85:094.311:482.96:596:19First Quarter16Mon
17Tue7:104.16:134.512:270.612:402.37:006:18Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed7:274.67:064.61:010.51:221.77:016:16Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu7:495.07:564.81:330.52:030.97:026:15Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri8:145.68:444.82:040.62:440.27:026:14Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat8:436.09:324.62:350.83:27-0.47:036:13Full Moon21Sat
22Sun9:166.410:234.43:081.04:12-0.87:046:12Full Moon22Sun
23Mon9:536.611:174.13:431.45:01-1.07:056:11Full Moon23Mon
24Tue10:336.64:201.75:54-0.97:066:10Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed12:193.811:18 AM6.35:002.16:53-0.77:076:09Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu1:333.512:105.95:492.58:00-0.47:076:08Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri3:053.41:165.36:592.99:16-0.17:086:06Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:373.72:404.88:493.010:300.17:096:05Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun4:404.03:154.59:462.710:330.36:105:04Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon5:254.44:384.411:082.211:240.56:115:04Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue6:004.85:444.312:071.66:125:03Waning Crescent31Tue
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 3:04 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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