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 3h 29m 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 - Nov 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:555.610:073.82:481.73:570.07:136:01Full Moon1Wed
2Thu9:195.710:463.73:111.94:30-0.27:146:00Full Moon2Thu
3Fri9:475.811:303.53:362.15:07-0.27:155:59Full Moon3Fri
4Sat10:175.74:022.35:48-0.27:165:59Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:223.39:52 AM5.63:292.55:36-0.16:174:58Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:273.210:33 AM5.44:012.76:310.16:174:57Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue1:513.211:24 AM5.14:503.07:340.26:184:56Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed3:133.412:344.76:283.18:390.36:194:55Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu4:053.72:054.38:413.09:380.46:204:55Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri4:414.23:394.210:192.410:300.56:214:54Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat5:144.74:594.111:271.611:160.76:224:53Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun5:475.36:074.212:210.86:234:53Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:205.87:074.21:100.06:244:52Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue6:556.38:034.112:381.11:57-0.76:254:51Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed7:326.68:564.11:171.42:42-1.16:264:51New Moon15Wed
16Thu8:106.79:483.91:571.63:28-1.36:274:50New Moon16Thu
17Fri8:496.610:413.82:361.94:14-1.26:284:50New Moon17Fri
18Sat9:306.311:383.63:182.25:02-0.96:284:49Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:135.94:012.45:52-0.66:294:49Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:403.510:59 AM5.34:512.76:46-0.26:304:48Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue1:503.511:51 AM4.85:562.97:420.26:314:48Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed3:003.712:564.27:313.08:390.66:324:48First Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:573.92:203.79:232.89:330.96:334:47First Quarter23Thu
24Fri4:384.13:513.410:502.410:201.26:344:47First Quarter24Fri
25Sat5:104.45:103.311:491.811:011.46:354:47First Quarter25Sat
26Sun5:374.76:143.312:321.36:364:46Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:025.07:063.41:080.76:374:46Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue6:285.37:513.412:081.81:420.36:374:46Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed6:555.58:323.512:392.02:14-0.16:384:46Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu7:245.89:123.51:102.12:48-0.46:394:46Full Moon30Thu
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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