Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 54m at 9:32 pm (2.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:51 am (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:44 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (38% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410092
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - Mar 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:114.38:043.31:04-0.16:215:50Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:094.68:223.512:242.51:40-0.36:205:51Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri6:524.88:393.61:042.22:10-0.46:195:52Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat7:285.08:553.71:361.92:35-0.56:185:53Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun8:005.19:123.92:061.62:58-0.56:175:53Full Moon5Sun
6Mon8:305.29:304.12:351.33:19-0.46:155:54Full Moon6Mon
7Tue9:015.09:504.23:061.13:40-0.36:145:55Full Moon7Tue
8Wed9:324.810:114.43:390.94:010.06:135:56Full Moon8Wed
9Thu10:064.410:334.54:140.74:220.46:115:57Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri10:433.910:574.64:530.64:420.86:105:57Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat11:283.311:264.75:390.65:011.26:095:58Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun1:292.77:370.66:181.77:086:59Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon1:044.63:242.38:580.66:272.17:067:00Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:004.610:430.47:057:00Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:294.58:002.912:120.07:047:01Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu5:094.78:113.31:11-0.57:027:02Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri6:265.18:343.712:262.51:57-0.97:017:03Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat7:275.59:004.11:291.92:37-1.27:007:03Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun8:185.79:274.52:201.33:13-1.26:587:04Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon9:065.79:574.93:070.73:47-1.16:577:05New Moon20Mon
21Tue9:525.510:275.23:520.24:19-0.76:567:06New Moon21Tue
22Wed10:375.110:575.34:37-0.14:50-0.26:547:06New Moon22Wed
23Thu11:244.511:285.35:23-0.35:200.46:537:07Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:133.86:11-0.25:481.06:527:08Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:005.21:123.27:030.06:131.76:507:09Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:344.92:402.68:060.36:302.26:497:09Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon1:144.59:300.56:487:10First Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:114.111:140.56:467:11First Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:543.88:123.312:320.36:457:12First Quarter29Wed
30Thu5:363.98:243.512:192.81:230.16:447:12First Quarter30Thu
31Fri6:404.18:383.71:142.41:580.06:427:13Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 12:11 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 38% 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 First Quarter (38% 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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