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 29m 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 - Jan 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:383.511:51 AM4.16:242.67:140.66:574:57Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue2:213.712:433.57:472.67:491.06:584:57Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed3:033.92:022.99:292.38:251.46:584:58Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu3:434.13:582.610:591.89:081.86:584:59Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri4:224.45:512.612:001.16:585:00Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat5:004.87:072.812:450.56:585:00Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun5:405.27:583.01:25-0.16:585:01Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon6:215.68:383.22:03-0.76:585:02Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue7:036.09:153.412:412.32:42-1.26:585:03New Moon9Tue
10Wed7:466.39:513.51:282.23:21-1.56:585:04New Moon10Wed
11Thu8:306.510:283.62:152.14:00-1.66:585:05New Moon11Thu
12Fri9:156.511:073.83:031.94:41-1.66:585:06New Moon12Fri
13Sat10:016.211:484.03:541.85:21-1.36:585:07Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun10:505.74:501.86:02-0.96:585:07Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon12:324.211:43 AM4.95:551.86:43-0.36:575:08Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue1:194.412:464.17:131.77:250.46:575:09First Quarter16Tue
17Wed2:104.62:113.28:461.48:121.16:575:10First Quarter17Wed
18Thu3:054.94:102.710:261.09:071.76:575:11First Quarter18Thu
19Fri4:035.16:102.811:480.310:162.16:565:12First Quarter19Fri
20Sat5:005.37:313.012:50-0.26:565:13Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun5:535.58:223.31:39-0.76:565:14Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon6:425.69:003.412:302.42:20-0.96:555:15Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue7:255.79:313.51:202.32:56-1.06:555:16Full Moon23Tue
24Wed8:045.79:593.62:022.23:29-1.06:545:17Full Moon24Wed
25Thu8:395.710:253.62:382.03:59-0.96:545:18Full Moon25Thu
26Fri9:125.610:503.73:131.94:27-0.76:535:19Full Moon26Fri
27Sat9:445.311:163.73:471.84:53-0.46:535:20Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun10:165.011:433.84:231.85:17-0.16:525:21Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon10:484.55:031.85:410.36:515:22Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue12:103.811:22 AM3.95:481.96:020.76:515:23Waning Gibbous30Tue
31Wed12:393.912:033.36:461.96:221.16:505:24Waning 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 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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