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 5h 08m at 9:32 pm (2.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:51 am (3.9 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 - Aug 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:172.92:504.47:451.910:411.76:077:53Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu4:292.53:504.48:112.36:077:52Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:584.612:171.46:087:51Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat8:243.05:594.81:160.911:16 AM2.86:097:50Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun8:463.26:505.21:570.412:332.76:097:50Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon9:073.47:355.52:310.01:252.56:107:49Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue9:283.78:155.93:02-0.32:092.26:117:48Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed9:523.98:556.13:32-0.62:501.96:127:47New Moon8Wed
9Thu10:184.29:346.14:02-0.73:321.66:127:46New Moon9Thu
10Fri10:464.510:155.94:32-0.74:161.36:137:45New Moon10Fri
11Sat11:174.810:595.65:03-0.55:031.16:147:44Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:515.011:465.05:35-0.15:541.06:147:43Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:285.26:080.36:530.96:157:42Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:404.31:125.36:430.98:030.96:167:40Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed1:493.52:045.37:211.59:310.96:167:39First Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:303.03:115.28:102.111:080.66:177:38First Quarter16Thu
17Fri5:452.94:305.39:312.56:187:37First Quarter17Fri
18Sat7:173.35:475.412:280.211:18 AM2.76:197:36Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun8:083.66:515.71:28-0.212:412.56:197:35Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon8:443.97:445.82:15-0.41:402.16:207:34Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue9:154.28:295.92:55-0.62:281.86:217:32Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed9:434.49:095.83:29-0.53:091.56:217:31Full Moon22Wed
23Thu10:104.69:455.63:59-0.43:461.36:227:30Full Moon23Thu
24Fri10:354.710:205.34:27-0.14:221.26:237:29Full Moon24Fri
25Sat10:594.810:534.94:520.24:581.16:237:28Full Moon25Sat
26Sun11:244.811:284.45:160.65:351.16:247:26Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:494.85:381.16:151.26:257:25Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:053.912:164.75:581.57:011.46:257:24Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:493.412:474.66:161.98:021.56:267:22Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu1:532.91:274.56:292.39:331.66:277:21Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri2:294.411:231.46:277:20Third Quarter31Fri
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 12:11 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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