Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 55m at 6:24 am (-1.5 ft)
Next high tide : 1:03 pm (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:44 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (10% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410092
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - Dec 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:034.43:144.09:572.29:580.66:404:46Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:474.84:433.611:161.510:471.06:404:46Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:265.26:003.512:170.96:414:46Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:005.47:053.51:060.36:424:46Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat6:325.68:003.512:091.71:47-0.26:434:46Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun7:025.88:473.412:442.02:25-0.46:444:46Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon7:315.89:293.41:162.23:00-0.66:454:46New Moon7Mon
8Tue8:015.810:073.41:472.33:34-0.66:454:46New Moon8Tue
9Wed8:315.710:453.32:182.44:08-0.66:464:46New Moon9Wed
10Thu9:035.611:243.32:492.54:43-0.56:474:46New Moon10Thu
11Fri9:365.43:212.65:20-0.36:484:46Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:083.310:10 AM5.23:572.75:58-0.16:484:47Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun12:553.310:46 AM4.84:412.86:370.16:494:47Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon1:453.411:27 AM4.45:412.97:170.46:504:47Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue2:323.612:203.97:072.97:580.76:504:47First Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:133.91:363.48:532.78:411.06:514:48First Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:494.23:193.010:262.19:261.36:514:48First Quarter17Thu
18Fri4:234.65:012.911:321.410:141.66:524:48First Quarter18Fri
19Sat5:005.16:223.012:230.56:534:49Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun5:395.67:263.21:09-0.26:534:49Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon6:206.18:203.41:54-0.96:544:50Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue7:056.59:083.512:432.12:38-1.46:544:50Full Moon22Tue
23Wed7:516.89:553.61:332.03:24-1.76:554:51Full Moon23Wed
24Thu8:386.910:413.72:232.04:09-1.86:554:51Full Moon24Thu
25Fri9:276.711:283.83:152.04:55-1.66:554:52Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat10:176.34:102.05:42-1.36:564:53Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:173.911:10 AM5.75:122.06:28-0.86:564:53Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon1:084.112:074.96:242.17:14-0.26:564:54Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue2:014.31:154.07:492.08:010.56:574:55Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:554.52:423.39:261.78:501.16:574:55Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu3:474.84:322.910:571.29:391.76:574:56Third Quarter31Thu
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 9:43 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 10% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (10% illuminated). This places Santa Catalina Island, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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