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 1h 04m at 8:50 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:073.411:31 AM5.55:132.67:230.07:126:02Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu2:423.212:125.15:423.08:310.37:136:01Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri1:074.59:500.67:146:00Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat6:213.62:354.19:293.511:020.67:155:59Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun5:443.93:203.910:343.110:560.76:164:58Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon6:044.14:384.011:342.711:360.76:174:58Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue6:224.45:354.012:142.16:184:57Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed6:384.66:214.112:070.812:481.66:194:56Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu6:554.97:034.112:330.91:201.16:194:55Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri7:135.27:434.012:571.11:520.66:204:55Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat7:335.58:244.01:201.32:240.16:214:54New Moon11Sat
12Sun7:555.89:063.81:431.52:58-0.26:224:53New Moon12Sun
13Mon8:215.99:513.72:081.83:36-0.46:234:52New Moon13Mon
14Tue8:506.010:413.42:342.04:17-0.56:244:52New Moon14Tue
15Wed9:236.011:433.33:022.35:04-0.56:254:51Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu10:035.83:332.65:59-0.46:264:51Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri1:013.210:50 AM5.54:122.87:02-0.26:274:50Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat2:373.311:52 AM5.15:173.18:11-0.16:284:50First Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:503.61:164.77:253.29:170.06:294:49First Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:344.02:534.49:332.910:140.16:304:49First Quarter20Mon
21Tue5:084.54:214.210:582.211:030.36:304:48First Quarter21Tue
22Wed5:405.05:354.211:591.311:450.56:314:48Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu6:125.56:394.112:500.56:324:48Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri6:435.97:364.112:240.81:37-0.26:334:47Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat7:156.28:303.91:001.22:20-0.76:344:47Full Moon25Sat
26Sun7:486.49:213.81:351.53:03-0.96:354:47Full Moon26Sun
27Mon8:216.410:133.72:101.93:45-1.06:364:46Full Moon27Mon
28Tue8:566.211:063.52:442.24:27-0.96:374:46Full Moon28Tue
29Wed9:315.93:192.55:12-0.66:384:46Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu12:043.410:08 AM5.53:542.75:59-0.36:394:46Waning Gibbous30Thu
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 12:16 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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