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 2h 16m 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 - Dec 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:555.99:523.51:422.23:23-0.66:404:46Full Moon1Fri
2Sat8:296.010:343.42:152.34:01-0.76:414:46Full Moon2Sat
3Sun9:056.011:193.42:512.34:41-0.86:424:46Full Moon3Sun
4Mon9:455.93:312.45:23-0.76:434:46Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue12:083.410:29 AM5.64:192.56:08-0.56:434:46Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed1:023.511:19 AM5.25:212.66:56-0.26:444:46Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu1:563.812:214.66:452.77:460.26:454:46Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:494.11:404.08:252.48:380.56:464:46Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat3:384.53:173.510:021.89:320.96:464:46Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun4:235.04:533.311:181.110:251.36:474:46Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon5:075.56:153.312:190.36:484:46Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue5:505.97:223.41:10-0.46:494:47Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed6:326.38:183.612:081.81:57-1.06:494:47Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu7:146.49:073.712:561.92:41-1.36:504:47New Moon14Thu
15Fri7:576.59:523.71:422.03:24-1.46:514:48New Moon15Fri
16Sat8:386.410:353.72:262.14:05-1.36:514:48New Moon16Sat
17Sun9:196.111:183.73:102.14:46-1.06:524:48New Moon17Sun
18Mon9:595.73:542.25:25-0.76:524:49Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:023.710:39 AM5.34:412.36:04-0.36:534:49Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed12:473.711:19 AM4.75:332.56:430.26:534:50Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu1:333.812:054.16:392.57:210.66:544:50First Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:213.91:023.48:042.58:001.16:544:51First Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:074.02:302.99:472.28:421.56:554:51First Quarter23Sat
24Sun3:514.24:282.611:141.79:301.96:554:52First Quarter24Sun
25Mon4:324.56:092.712:111.26:564:52First Quarter25Mon
26Tue5:114.87:152.912:540.66:564:53Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed5:485.18:013.01:300.16:564:54Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu6:265.48:373.212:022.32:04-0.36:574:54Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri7:035.79:103.412:462.32:38-0.76:574:55Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat7:416.09:423.51:282.23:12-1.06:574:56Full Moon30Sat
31Sun8:206.210:123.62:092.13:47-1.26:574:56Full Moon31Sun
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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