Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:37 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 13m at 5:29 pm (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:20 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410092
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - Dec 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:055.47:133.51:120.26:404:46Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri6:365.98:063.612:151.71:52-0.46:414:46Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat7:116.38:573.612:521.82:35-1.06:424:46Full Moon3Sat
4Sun7:506.69:483.61:322.03:19-1.36:434:46Full Moon4Sun
5Mon8:326.710:403.62:142.14:06-1.56:434:46Full Moon5Mon
6Tue9:186.711:363.53:002.24:56-1.46:444:46Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed10:086.43:522.35:48-1.26:454:46Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:353.611:02 AM5.94:532.56:42-0.86:464:46Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri1:363.712:035.26:102.67:37-0.46:464:46Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat2:374.01:164.57:462.58:320.16:474:46Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:324.42:433.99:272.19:260.66:484:46Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon4:204.84:183.510:541.510:181.16:494:47Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue5:025.15:453.312:020.86:494:47Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed5:415.46:593.312:550.26:504:47Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu6:165.67:583.31:40-0.26:514:48Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri6:505.78:473.412:292.12:19-0.56:514:48Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat7:225.89:283.41:072.32:55-0.76:524:48New Moon17Sat
18Sun7:555.810:053.41:412.43:29-0.76:524:49New Moon18Sun
19Mon8:275.710:403.42:152.44:03-0.76:534:49New Moon19Mon
20Tue9:005.611:153.32:482.54:36-0.66:534:50New Moon20Tue
21Wed9:325.511:533.33:212.55:11-0.46:544:50Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu10:065.23:582.65:45-0.26:544:51Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri12:333.410:41 AM4.94:402.66:200.06:554:51Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat1:153.411:18 AM4.45:342.76:550.36:554:52Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun1:583.612:043.96:472.77:310.76:564:52First Quarter25Sun
26Mon2:393.81:083.38:222.68:091.16:564:53First Quarter26Mon
27Tue3:184.12:492.910:032.18:511.46:564:54First Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:574.54:462.711:191.49:411.86:574:54First Quarter28Wed
29Thu4:384.96:202.812:140.66:574:55Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri5:215.47:263.01:01-0.16:574:56Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat6:065.98:193.31:46-0.86:574:56Waxing 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 9:33 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 66% 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 (66% 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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