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 54m 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 - Sep 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:004.46:287:19Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun8:053.25:234.612:341.011:06 AM3.16:297:17Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon8:103.56:235.01:180.612:252.86:297:16Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue8:253.87:125.41:520.21:152.46:307:15Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed8:444.17:565.72:23-0.11:581.96:317:13Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu9:064.58:385.82:53-0.32:391.36:317:12New Moon6Thu
7Fri9:324.99:215.83:22-0.33:210.86:327:11New Moon7Fri
8Sat10:005.310:055.63:53-0.24:060.46:337:09New Moon8Sat
9Sun10:325.610:525.24:240.14:530.26:337:08New Moon9Sun
10Mon11:075.811:444.64:560.55:440.06:347:07Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue11:465.85:301.06:410.16:357:05Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:443.912:315.76:071.67:500.36:357:04Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu2:033.41:265.46:492.19:140.46:367:02First Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:583.12:415.27:522.610:470.46:377:01First Quarter14Fri
15Sat5:583.34:145.09:492.96:377:00First Quarter15Sat
16Sun7:023.75:395.112:050.211:41 AM2.76:386:58First Quarter16Sun
17Mon7:424.16:455.21:030.012:532.36:396:57Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue8:134.47:365.31:48-0.11:441.86:396:56Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed8:404.68:205.32:240.02:251.46:406:54Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu9:054.88:585.22:550.13:021.16:416:53Full Moon20Thu
21Fri9:275.09:335.03:210.43:350.86:416:51Full Moon21Fri
22Sat9:485.210:064.73:450.74:070.76:426:50Full Moon22Sat
23Sun10:105.210:404.44:071.04:400.66:436:49Full Moon23Sun
24Mon10:325.211:154.04:281.35:130.66:436:47Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue10:555.211:543.74:481.75:500.76:446:46Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed11:215.15:072.06:320.86:456:44Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:433.311:50 AM4.95:242.37:261.06:456:43Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri1:582.912:274.75:332.68:411.26:466:42Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat1:244.410:161.26:476:40Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:584.311:320.96:486:39Third Quarter30Sun
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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