Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : 9:32 pm (2.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 39m at 3:43 pm (4.3 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 - May 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:323.98:134.51:571.41:530.56:057:36Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue8:144.08:314.82:300.92:170.66:047:37Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed8:553.98:525.23:030.32:410.86:037:38Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu9:373.99:165.53:37-0.13:061.16:027:38Full Moon4Thu
5Fri10:203.79:435.74:14-0.53:321.36:017:39Full Moon5Fri
6Sat11:083.510:145.84:54-0.84:001.66:007:40Full Moon6Sat
7Sun12:023.25:39-0.94:302.05:597:41Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon1:073.06:29-0.95:052.35:597:41Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue2:312.97:28-0.75:492.65:587:42Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed12:255.34:083.18:36-0.57:072.85:577:43Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu1:344.85:193.49:48-0.49:182.95:567:44Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri3:034.56:033.810:54-0.311:122.45:557:44Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat4:374.26:384.311:50-0.25:557:45Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun5:584.17:104.812:291.812:370.05:547:46Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon7:064.17:415.21:271.01:180.25:537:47Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue8:064.08:115.62:160.31:540.65:527:47Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed9:003.98:415.83:01-0.32:280.95:527:48Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu9:513.79:115.93:43-0.73:011.35:517:49New Moon18Thu
19Fri10:413.69:425.94:23-0.93:321.75:507:50New Moon19Fri
20Sat11:313.410:135.75:04-0.94:032.05:507:50New Moon20Sat
21Sun12:233.25:45-0.84:332.35:497:51Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon1:233.16:28-0.65:052.65:497:52Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue2:363.07:16-0.35:402.85:487:52Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed12:004.74:033.18:090.06:353.05:487:53Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu12:474.35:123.39:060.38:253.15:477:54First Quarter25Thu
26Fri1:503.95:493.510:030.510:302.95:477:54First Quarter26Fri
27Sat3:133.66:143.810:540.611:532.55:467:55First Quarter27Sat
28Sun4:413.46:344.111:370.85:467:56First Quarter28Sun
29Mon5:563.36:554.412:481.912:131.05:467:56Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue7:003.37:164.81:301.312:461.25:457:57Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed7:553.37:415.22:080.61:171.45:457:58Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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 6:37 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 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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