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 : 8:50 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 19m at 1:40 am (4.6 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 - May 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:094.36:303.611:16-0.211:182.66:047:37Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu4:464.26:544.112:08-0.26:037:38Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri6:054.37:214.612:311.912:51-0.26:027:38Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat7:104.37:505.21:271.01:300.06:017:39Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun8:094.38:215.72:160.22:060.36:017:40Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon9:044.28:536.03:03-0.52:420.66:007:41New Moon6Mon
7Tue9:574.09:276.23:49-1.03:171.05:597:41New Moon7Tue
8Wed10:523.810:036.24:35-1.33:531.45:587:42New Moon8Wed
9Thu11:483.510:416.05:22-1.34:291.85:577:43New Moon9Thu
10Fri12:513.36:12-1.15:072.25:567:44Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat2:063.17:06-0.85:502.65:557:44Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:065.13:373.18:06-0.46:502.95:557:45Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:594.65:033.39:120.08:353.05:547:46First Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:094.15:563.510:190.210:392.85:537:47First Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:373.76:303.811:170.45:537:47First Quarter15Wed
16Thu5:033.66:554.012:032.412:030.65:527:48First Quarter16Thu
17Fri6:133.57:164.312:581.912:390.85:517:49Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat7:103.47:354.61:391.31:081.05:517:49Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun7:593.47:554.92:150.81:351.25:507:50Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon8:443.48:175.22:490.32:001.45:497:51Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue9:273.48:405.43:22-0.12:251.75:497:52Full Moon21Tue
22Wed10:103.39:075.63:55-0.42:521.95:487:52Full Moon22Wed
23Thu10:543.39:375.74:31-0.73:202.05:487:53Full Moon23Thu
24Fri11:413.210:115.75:10-0.83:502.25:477:54Full Moon24Fri
25Sat12:353.15:53-0.84:242.45:477:54Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun1:363.06:41-0.85:042.65:467:55Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon2:443.17:33-0.66:022.85:467:56Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:255.13:493.38:29-0.57:312.95:467:56Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed1:304.74:413.79:27-0.39:242.75:457:57Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:514.25:224.110:210.011:052.25:457:57Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri4:223.95:594.611:120.35:457:58Third Quarter31Fri
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 5:15 am — 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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