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 21m 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 - Nov 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:093.212:434.46:243.08:570.97:136:01First Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:373.412:554.17:093.29:030.96:135:01First Quarter2Sun
3Mon4:273.72:333.99:233.010:010.96:145:00First Quarter3Mon
4Tue4:594.14:033.910:462.510:490.96:154:59First Quarter4Tue
5Wed5:284.55:144.011:401.811:310.96:164:58Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu5:575.06:134.212:261.06:174:57Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri6:285.57:064.312:100.91:090.36:184:56Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat7:016.07:574.412:481.01:52-0.46:194:56Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun7:386.48:474.41:271.12:37-0.96:204:55Full Moon9Sun
10Mon8:176.79:394.32:071.33:23-1.26:214:54Full Moon10Mon
11Tue8:596.710:334.12:491.54:12-1.26:224:53Full Moon11Tue
12Wed9:446.511:324.03:341.75:03-1.16:234:53Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu10:336.14:252.05:59-0.86:234:52Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:383.911:28 AM5.65:252.36:59-0.46:244:52Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat1:523.912:335.06:442.68:030.06:254:51Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:054.11:544.48:252.59:090.46:264:50Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:084.43:254.010:042.210:100.76:274:50Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:584.74:493.811:201.711:031.06:284:49Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed5:395.05:583.712:161.16:294:49Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:135.26:543.71:010.76:304:48Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:425.47:403.712:241.51:390.36:314:48Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat7:105.58:203.712:561.72:130.06:324:48Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun7:365.68:573.71:251.82:45-0.26:334:47New Moon23Sun
24Mon8:025.79:333.71:522.03:16-0.36:344:47New Moon24Mon
25Tue8:305.710:093.62:202.13:48-0.36:344:47New Moon25Tue
26Wed8:585.610:473.52:492.24:22-0.36:354:46New Moon26Wed
27Thu9:295.411:303.53:202.34:58-0.26:364:46Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri10:015.23:542.55:360.06:374:46Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:183.410:37 AM4.94:342.66:180.26:384:46Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun1:133.511:20 AM4.55:282.87:040.46:394:46Waxing Crescent30Sun
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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