Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : 10:45 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 44m at 2:54 pm (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:50 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (53% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410092
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - Feb 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:055.06:113.011:480.110:412.06:495:25First Quarter1Sun
2Mon5:115.47:083.312:43-0.56:485:26Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue6:085.77:513.71:30-0.96:485:27Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed7:006.08:304.012:521.52:11-1.26:475:28Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu7:476.19:064.31:431.22:50-1.36:465:29Full Moon5Thu
6Fri8:326.19:414.52:311.03:27-1.26:455:30Full Moon6Fri
7Sat9:155.810:174.63:160.84:02-1.06:445:31Full Moon7Sat
8Sun9:565.410:524.64:010.84:36-0.66:435:32Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:374.811:274.64:460.85:08-0.16:435:33Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:204.25:341.05:400.56:425:34Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:044.412:073.56:281.26:101.06:415:34Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:454.31:082.97:361.36:421.66:405:35Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:354.12:532.59:071.47:212.06:395:36Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:414.05:342.510:481.18:422.46:385:37Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:584.16:492.811:580.810:352.46:375:38Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon5:044.37:223.012:440.46:365:39Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue5:554.57:453.31:180.16:355:40Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed6:364.88:073.512:332.01:48-0.26:345:41Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu7:135.18:293.81:111.82:16-0.46:335:42Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri7:475.28:524.01:461.42:42-0.56:325:43New Moon20Fri
21Sat8:225.39:184.22:211.13:09-0.66:305:43New Moon21Sat
22Sun8:575.39:454.52:570.93:37-0.56:295:44New Moon22Sun
23Mon9:345.110:144.73:360.74:05-0.36:285:45New Moon23Mon
24Tue10:144.710:474.84:170.54:350.16:275:46Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed10:584.211:254.95:040.55:070.56:265:47Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu11:513.65:590.55:431.06:255:48Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:094.81:033.07:080.66:261.46:245:49First Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:054.72:512.78:350.67:281.96:225:49First Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:184.74:532.810:110.49:092.26:215:50First Quarter29Sun
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 6:49 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 53% 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 minimum.

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 (53% illuminated). This places Santa Catalina Island, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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