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 5h 37m 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 - Sep 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:135.211:105.65:04-0.65:100.66:287:19Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat11:485.45:380.06:030.66:287:18Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun12:014.912:255.46:110.77:020.76:297:17Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon1:004.11:065.36:451.48:120.86:307:15Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue2:183.31:555.17:202.19:420.96:307:14Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed4:333.02:594.88:032.711:230.76:317:13Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu7:123.24:264.79:523.16:327:11Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri8:053.65:494.712:430.512:013.16:327:10Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat8:343.86:514.91:370.21:092.86:337:09Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun8:574.07:375.22:170.11:522.56:347:07Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon9:164.18:155.32:490.02:252.26:347:06Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue9:344.28:475.43:160.02:541.86:357:05Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed9:514.49:185.43:390.03:231.66:367:03New Moon13Wed
14Thu10:094.59:485.24:000.23:531.36:367:02New Moon14Thu
15Fri10:274.710:195.04:200.44:251.16:377:00New Moon15Fri
16Sat10:474.910:524.64:400.64:581.06:386:59New Moon16Sat
17Sun11:085.011:294.24:591.05:360.96:386:58Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon11:315.05:181.46:180.96:396:56Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:123.711:57 AM5.05:351.87:111.06:406:55Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed1:113.112:315.05:502.28:251.06:406:53Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu3:022.71:214.85:522.610:070.96:416:52First Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:464.711:390.56:426:51First Quarter22Fri
23Sat7:493.44:324.99:543.36:426:49First Quarter23Sat
24Sun7:473.75:555.312:410.111:59 AM3.06:436:48Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon8:064.16:575.71:27-0.31:032.46:446:47Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue8:304.57:515.92:07-0.61:541.76:446:45Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed8:574.98:396.02:43-0.62:411.06:456:44Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu9:265.49:275.83:17-0.53:260.56:466:42Full Moon28Thu
29Fri9:565.710:145.43:50-0.24:120.16:466:41Full Moon29Fri
30Sat10:285.911:034.94:220.34:59-0.16:476:40Full Moon30Sat
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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