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 2h 16m 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 - Dec 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:123.310:48 AM5.14:352.96:510.06:394:46Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat2:303.311:34 AM4.65:333.17:460.46:404:46Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun3:403.512:344.17:153.28:410.66:414:46Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon4:243.71:543.79:183.19:330.86:424:46Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue4:544.03:263.410:462.610:171.16:434:46Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed5:184.34:473.311:432.010:541.36:444:46Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu5:404.65:533.312:251.46:444:46Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri6:025.06:503.31:020.86:454:46Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat6:265.37:403.41:370.26:464:46Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun6:535.78:263.412:311.92:13-0.36:474:46Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon7:236.09:123.51:042.02:50-0.76:474:46New Moon11Mon
12Tue7:586.29:583.41:392.13:30-1.06:484:46New Moon12Tue
13Wed8:356.310:463.42:162.24:13-1.16:494:47New Moon13Wed
14Thu9:176.311:383.42:572.34:58-1.16:494:47Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri10:026.13:432.45:47-1.06:504:47Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:353.510:53 AM5.74:402.66:39-0.76:514:48Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun1:343.611:52 AM5.25:542.77:32-0.46:514:48Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon2:323.91:034.57:292.68:260.06:524:48First Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:244.32:313.99:142.29:190.56:524:49First Quarter19Tue
20Wed4:124.74:083.510:441.610:110.96:534:49First Quarter20Wed
21Thu4:555.25:383.311:540.811:011.36:534:50Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri5:355.66:533.312:500.16:544:50Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat6:145.97:563.41:38-0.56:544:51Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun6:526.18:493.512:341.92:21-0.96:554:51Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon7:306.19:353.51:162.13:02-1.16:554:52Full Moon25Mon
26Tue8:076.110:173.51:572.23:40-1.16:564:53Full Moon26Tue
27Wed8:446.010:563.52:362.34:17-1.06:564:53Full Moon27Wed
28Thu9:205.811:363.43:132.44:54-0.86:564:54Full Moon28Thu
29Fri9:565.53:522.45:31-0.56:574:54Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat12:173.410:32 AM5.14:332.56:07-0.26:574:55Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun1:003.411:09 AM4.75:202.66:400.26:574:56Waning Gibbous31Sun
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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