Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 5h 39m at 7:42 pm (1.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:11 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (74% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410092
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - May 2086

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:253.26:02-0.44:552.06:047:37Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu1:223.06:47-0.35:322.36:037:38Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri2:323.07:40-0.26:232.56:027:38Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:424.73:483.18:400.07:482.66:027:39Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:504.34:513.49:430.19:442.56:017:40Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:184.05:383.910:450.211:222.06:007:41Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue4:513.96:184.411:390.35:597:41Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed6:123.96:555.012:331.312:280.45:587:42Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu7:203.97:325.51:290.51:130.65:577:43Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri8:194.08:095.92:19-0.31:550.75:567:44Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat9:144.08:486.23:07-0.92:371.05:567:44New Moon11Sat
12Sun10:074.09:276.33:53-1.23:181.25:557:45New Moon12Sun
13Mon10:583.910:086.24:39-1.44:001.55:547:46New Moon13Mon
14Tue11:513.710:506.05:25-1.34:431.75:537:47Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:463.66:12-1.15:292.05:537:47Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu1:463.57:02-0.76:222.35:527:48Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:205.02:523.47:54-0.37:282.55:517:49Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat1:134.44:003.58:500.18:562.65:517:50First Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:173.94:593.79:470.510:362.45:507:50First Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:383.55:454.010:420.811:582.05:507:51First Quarter20Mon
21Tue5:053.26:204.211:311.15:497:52First Quarter21Tue
22Wed6:223.16:504.512:571.512:131.35:487:52Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu7:233.27:174.81:411.012:501.55:487:53Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri8:133.27:445.02:180.51:231.65:477:54Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat8:573.38:125.32:520.11:551.75:477:54Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun9:383.48:415.53:25-0.22:261.85:477:55Full Moon26Sun
27Mon10:173.49:125.63:59-0.52:591.95:467:56Full Moon27Mon
28Tue10:563.49:455.74:34-0.73:332.05:467:56Full Moon28Tue
29Wed11:383.410:215.75:12-0.84:092.15:457:57Full Moon29Wed
30Thu12:223.45:51-0.84:502.25:457:58Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri1:113.46:33-0.75:392.35:457:58Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 10:26 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 74% 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 Waning Gibbous (74% 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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