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 : 9:32 pm (2.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 37m at 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 - Mar 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:285.410:015.23:290.13:51-0.56:215:51Full Moon1Thu
2Fri10:164.910:375.44:18-0.24:250.06:205:51Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat11:084.211:185.45:11-0.24:590.56:185:52Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun12:103.56:12-0.15:361.26:175:53Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon12:045.21:342.97:250.16:181.86:165:54Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue1:024.93:432.68:560.27:232.36:155:55Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed2:214.75:442.910:310.19:292.56:135:55Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu3:544.66:403.311:45-0.211:162.36:125:56Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri5:134.77:153.612:38-0.46:115:57Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat6:134.87:443.912:211.91:19-0.46:095:58Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun8:004.99:084.11:081.52:52-0.47:086:59Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon8:394.99:304.32:451.23:20-0.37:076:59Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue9:144.89:504.53:190.93:44-0.17:067:00New Moon13Tue
14Wed9:464.710:104.63:500.64:060.17:047:01New Moon14Wed
15Thu10:184.410:314.74:210.44:270.47:037:02New Moon15Thu
16Fri10:504.110:534.84:530.34:470.77:027:02New Moon16Fri
17Sat11:233.711:164.75:260.35:061.17:007:03Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun12:003.36:030.45:251.46:597:04Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon12:452.96:450.55:411.76:587:05Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue12:114.51:522.57:400.75:512.16:567:05Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:494.48:580.86:557:06First Quarter21Wed
22Thu1:474.210:380.76:547:07First Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:204.17:303.011:550.410:542.76:527:08First Quarter23Fri
24Sat4:574.27:383.312:460.16:517:08First Quarter24Sat
25Sun6:094.57:563.712:202.31:26-0.26:497:09Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon7:074.98:194.21:161.62:01-0.46:487:10Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue7:585.18:464.72:030.92:34-0.56:477:11Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed8:475.19:165.22:490.23:08-0.46:457:11Full Moon28Wed
29Thu9:355.09:495.63:34-0.43:41-0.16:447:12Full Moon29Thu
30Fri10:244.710:245.94:21-0.84:160.26:437:13Full Moon30Fri
31Sat11:164.311:025.95:10-1.04:510.76:417:14Waning Gibbous31Sat
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 6:37 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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