Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 43m at 10:45 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:52 am (2.6 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 - Sep 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:234.810:185.24:170.24:191.06:297:18Full Moon1Wed
2Thu10:515.010:564.94:440.44:580.96:297:16Full Moon2Thu
3Fri11:215.111:384.55:120.65:420.86:307:15Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:555.25:421.06:320.86:317:14Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:284.012:365.16:151.47:340.96:317:12Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon1:333.51:275.16:551.98:531.06:327:11Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:103.12:355.07:512.310:260.86:337:10Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed5:103.23:595.09:252.611:470.56:337:08Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu6:323.55:215.211:112.56:347:07Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri7:213.96:295.512:490.112:292.16:357:06Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat8:004.47:265.71:37-0.21:281.76:357:04Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun8:354.88:165.82:19-0.32:171.26:367:03Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon9:085.19:025.82:57-0.33:030.86:377:01New Moon13Mon
14Tue9:405.39:455.63:32-0.23:460.56:377:00New Moon14Tue
15Wed10:125.510:275.24:050.14:280.36:386:59New Moon15Wed
16Thu10:445.511:104.84:370.55:100.36:396:57New Moon16Thu
17Fri11:165.411:544.35:081.05:530.56:396:56Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:485.25:381.46:400.76:406:55Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:433.812:234.96:071.97:341.06:416:53Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon1:463.31:044.66:382.48:441.26:416:52First Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:263.12:014.37:192.810:131.36:426:50First Quarter21Tue
22Wed5:463.23:284.18:583.011:351.26:436:49First Quarter22Wed
23Thu6:513.45:004.111:153.06:436:48First Quarter23Thu
24Fri7:213.76:064.312:321.012:262.76:446:46First Quarter24Fri
25Sat7:444.06:554.61:130.81:102.36:456:45Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun8:054.37:364.81:450.61:461.86:456:44Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon8:264.68:145.02:140.52:201.46:466:42Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue8:484.98:505.02:410.52:531.06:476:41Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed9:135.29:285.03:080.53:280.66:476:39Full Moon29Wed
30Thu9:405.510:084.83:360.64:060.36:486:38Full Moon30Thu
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 1:48 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 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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