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 4h 43m 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 - Feb 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:134.01:042.78:051.86:401.66:495:25Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:564.13:202.29:541.56:542.06:495:26Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:534.311:270.96:485:27Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun4:014.57:482.712:250.36:475:28Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon5:054.98:043.01:08-0.36:465:28Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue6:025.48:273.31:47-0.96:465:29Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed6:525.98:533.512:382.32:24-1.36:455:30Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu7:396.29:223.81:281.93:00-1.66:445:31New Moon8Thu
9Fri8:246.49:534.12:161.53:36-1.76:435:32New Moon9Fri
10Sat9:096.310:264.43:041.24:12-1.56:425:33New Moon10Sat
11Sun9:555.911:014.63:540.94:47-1.16:415:34Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon10:435.311:394.84:470.85:21-0.56:405:35Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue11:364.45:450.75:560.26:395:36Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed12:204.912:393.56:540.76:310.96:385:37Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu1:074.92:132.78:200.77:101.76:375:38First Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:054.84:522.510:040.58:082.36:365:39First Quarter16Fri
17Sat3:174.76:572.911:370.110:032.66:355:40First Quarter17Sat
18Sun4:374.87:453.212:41-0.36:345:40Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon5:454.98:163.41:28-0.66:335:41Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue6:395.18:413.612:452.32:06-0.76:325:42Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed7:215.39:033.71:282.02:37-0.86:315:43Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu7:575.39:233.82:031.83:04-0.76:305:44Full Moon22Thu
23Fri8:295.39:423.92:341.53:27-0.66:295:45Full Moon23Fri
24Sat8:595.210:014.03:041.33:49-0.46:285:46Full Moon24Sat
25Sun9:295.010:214.23:351.14:09-0.16:275:47Full Moon25Sun
26Mon9:594.610:414.34:081.04:290.26:255:47Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue10:314.111:024.34:431.04:470.66:245:48Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed11:053.611:254.45:221.05:031.06:235:49Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu11:483.011:524.36:101.15:161.46:225:50Waning Gibbous29Thu
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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