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 2h 28m at 1:40 am (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:44 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (28% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410092
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - Jun 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:003.55:565.011:110.75:447:59First Quarter1Thu
2Fri6:263.36:375.512:470.812:021.15:447:59Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat7:413.37:185.81:440.012:501.45:448:00Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun8:453.47:586.12:34-0.61:361.65:448:00Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon9:403.58:376.23:20-1.02:201.85:448:01Full Moon5Mon
6Tue10:293.59:176.14:03-1.23:032.05:438:01Full Moon6Tue
7Wed11:153.59:566.04:45-1.23:452.15:438:02Full Moon7Wed
8Thu11:593.510:355.75:26-1.14:262.25:438:02Full Moon8Thu
9Fri12:433.56:06-0.95:092.35:438:03Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat1:293.56:46-0.55:552.55:438:03Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun2:163.57:26-0.26:492.65:438:04Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon12:354.53:033.68:060.27:582.65:438:04Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue1:223.93:493.88:450.69:272.55:438:04Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:233.44:324.09:261.011:022.25:438:05Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:493.05:114.210:081.45:438:05Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri5:322.75:474.512:191.710:52 AM1.75:438:05Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat7:012.76:224.91:131.111:38 AM1.95:448:06Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun8:082.96:585.21:560.612:242.15:448:06Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon8:593.07:355.62:340.01:102.25:448:06Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue9:413.28:145.93:11-0.51:542.25:448:06Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed10:203.48:546.23:49-0.92:372.25:448:07New Moon21Wed
22Thu10:593.59:366.34:27-1.13:222.15:458:07New Moon22Thu
23Fri11:383.610:196.35:06-1.34:092.15:458:07New Moon23Fri
24Sat12:193.75:47-1.35:002.15:458:07Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun1:023.96:28-1.15:572.05:468:07Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon1:484.17:10-0.77:032.05:468:07Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue12:485.02:364.47:53-0.38:231.95:468:07Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed1:524.23:274.78:370.39:531.65:478:07First Quarter28Wed
29Thu3:133.54:205.09:250.911:241.15:478:07First Quarter29Thu
30Fri4:563.05:145.310:191.45:478:07First Quarter30Fri
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 28% 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 Waxing Crescent (28% 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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