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 - Jul 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:412.96:065.612:410.511:20 AM1.95:488:07Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun8:043.16:575.81:43-0.112:232.15:488:07Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon9:043.37:446.02:34-0.61:212.35:498:07Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue9:503.58:276.03:18-0.82:122.35:498:07Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed10:283.69:086.03:57-1.02:582.25:508:07Full Moon5Wed
6Thu11:023.79:465.94:34-1.03:392.25:508:07Full Moon6Thu
7Fri11:353.710:225.75:08-0.84:182.15:518:07Full Moon7Fri
8Sat12:063.85:40-0.64:572.15:518:06Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun12:373.86:10-0.35:372.15:528:06Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon1:093.96:390.06:222.25:528:06Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:054.51:434.07:070.47:152.25:538:05Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:434.02:194.17:350.98:222.25:548:05Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu1:303.42:594.28:021.39:502.15:548:05Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:432.83:454.38:311.711:291.75:558:04Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:542.54:374.69:092.15:558:04Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun7:142.65:314.912:441.210:13 AM2.45:568:03Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon8:212.86:225.21:350.611:35 AM2.65:578:03Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue8:593.17:115.72:160.012:442.55:578:02Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed9:293.47:576.12:54-0.51:402.45:588:02Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu9:593.68:426.43:30-0.92:302.15:598:01New Moon20Thu
21Fri10:313.99:266.54:07-1.23:181.95:598:01New Moon21Fri
22Sat11:044.110:116.54:43-1.34:061.66:008:00New Moon22Sat
23Sun11:394.410:586.15:19-1.24:581.56:018:00Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:174.65:56-0.85:531.36:017:59Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:574.96:33-0.36:551.36:027:58Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:404.71:425.07:100.38:071.26:037:58Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu1:443.92:335.17:500.99:341.16:037:57First Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:123.23:315.28:351.611:100.86:047:56First Quarter28Fri
29Sat5:162.84:385.39:352.26:057:55First Quarter29Sat
30Sun7:143.05:465.412:340.411:00 AM2.56:057:55Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon8:223.36:475.61:37-0.112:252.66:067:54Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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