Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 23m at 5:48 pm (1.8 ft)
Next high tide : 11:37 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (90% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410092
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - Feb 2082

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:474.311:514.15:031.55:280.46:495:25Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:213.75:471.65:470.86:485:26Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:194.112:023.16:411.66:041.36:475:27Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:514.11:042.57:571.66:131.86:465:28First Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:344.19:521.46:465:29First Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:354.211:340.96:455:30First Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:524.412:290.46:445:31First Quarter7Sat
8Sun5:024.78:103.01:08-0.26:435:32Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon5:585.28:243.31:43-0.76:425:33Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue6:465.68:443.512:382.32:15-1.16:415:34Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed7:306.09:083.81:251.92:47-1.36:405:35Full Moon11Wed
12Thu8:136.29:354.12:091.43:19-1.46:395:36Full Moon12Thu
13Fri8:566.110:054.52:541.03:51-1.36:385:37Full Moon13Fri
14Sat9:405.810:374.83:410.74:24-0.96:375:38Full Moon14Sat
15Sun10:275.211:125.04:320.54:56-0.46:365:39Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon11:184.411:515.15:280.45:280.36:355:39Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue12:193.56:320.56:011.06:345:40Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:365.11:462.77:520.56:361.76:335:41Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:334.94:192.59:320.47:252.36:325:42Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:484.86:392.811:100.09:292.76:315:43Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat4:164.87:253.212:20-0.36:305:44Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun5:315.07:563.51:10-0.66:295:45Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon6:295.28:223.712:332.21:50-0.86:285:46Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue7:155.38:443.91:191.92:23-0.86:275:46Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed7:535.49:064.01:571.62:51-0.76:255:47New Moon25Wed
26Thu8:265.39:264.22:301.33:15-0.66:245:48New Moon26Thu
27Fri8:585.19:454.33:021.13:37-0.36:235:49New Moon27Fri
28Sat9:284.810:054.43:330.93:580.06:225:50New Moon28Sat
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 8:42 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 90% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 Waning Gibbous (90% illuminated). This places Santa Catalina Island, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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