Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 16m at 7:19 am (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : 2:03 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:51 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (64% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410092
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - Oct 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:453.411:56 AM4.85:362.37:271.06:486:38Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu1:523.112:334.55:592.68:361.26:496:36Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri3:533.01:294.36:262.910:021.26:506:35First Quarter3Fri
4Sat6:113.23:004.18:253.211:181.16:506:34First Quarter4Sat
5Sun6:403.54:384.111:023.06:516:32First Quarter5Sun
6Mon7:013.85:504.412:110.912:132.66:526:31First Quarter6Mon
7Tue7:224.26:454.612:520.71:002.16:536:30Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed7:444.67:334.91:260.51:411.46:536:29Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu8:105.18:185.01:590.42:210.86:546:27Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri8:385.59:035.02:310.43:020.26:556:26Full Moon10Fri
11Sat9:105.99:504.93:040.63:45-0.36:556:25Full Moon11Sat
12Sun9:446.210:394.73:380.84:30-0.66:566:23Full Moon12Sun
13Mon10:226.311:324.34:141.15:19-0.76:576:22Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue11:046.34:531.56:13-0.66:586:21Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:324.011:51 AM6.05:371.97:14-0.36:596:20Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu1:463.712:465.66:312.38:240.06:596:19Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri3:173.61:575.17:482.79:430.27:006:17Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat4:483.83:254.79:382.710:580.37:016:16Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun5:544.14:564.511:202.47:026:15Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon6:414.56:114.512:010.412:321.97:026:14Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue7:184.87:114.512:500.51:261.47:036:13Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed7:505.18:004.51:310.62:100.97:046:12Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu8:185.38:434.42:050.82:480.57:056:11Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri8:435.59:224.32:341.13:220.37:066:09New Moon24Fri
25Sat9:075.69:584.23:001.33:550.17:076:08New Moon25Sat
26Sun9:305.610:344.03:241.64:270.07:076:07New Moon26Sun
27Mon9:555.511:113.83:491.85:000.07:086:06New Moon27Mon
28Tue10:215.411:523.64:132.05:350.17:096:05Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed10:495.34:382.36:140.37:106:04Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu12:413.411:20 AM5.05:052.57:000.57:116:03Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri1:443.211:56 AM4.75:362.87:540.77:126:02Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 10:41 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 64% 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 Third Quarter (64% 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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