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 3h 49m 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 - Oct 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:105.710:504.64:050.84:460.16:496:37Full Moon1Fri
2Sat10:435.811:384.24:361.15:310.06:496:35Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun11:205.75:091.56:220.16:506:34Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon12:353.812:045.65:481.97:230.26:516:33Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue1:493.512:585.36:362.38:370.46:526:31Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed3:263.42:105.07:502.710:000.46:526:30Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu5:033.63:404.89:422.811:170.36:536:29Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri6:084.05:094.811:232.46:546:28Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat6:544.46:214.912:180.212:351.96:556:26Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun7:314.97:195.01:070.21:301.36:556:25Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon8:055.28:105.11:480.22:160.86:566:24Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue8:375.58:565.02:250.42:590.36:576:23New Moon12Tue
13Wed9:075.79:394.82:590.63:380.06:586:21New Moon13Wed
14Thu9:365.810:204.63:300.94:17-0.16:586:20New Moon14Thu
15Fri10:055.711:014.33:591.24:54-0.16:596:19New Moon15Fri
16Sat10:345.611:443.94:281.65:330.17:006:18Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun11:035.44:561.96:140.37:016:16Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon12:323.611:34 AM5.15:242.37:010.67:026:15Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue1:333.412:094.75:552.67:570.87:026:14Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed2:593.212:554.36:362.99:061.07:036:13First Quarter20Wed
21Thu4:493.32:054.08:093.210:201.17:046:12First Quarter21Thu
22Fri5:553.63:463.810:363.111:231.17:056:11First Quarter22Fri
23Sat6:273.95:133.911:592.77:066:10First Quarter23Sat
24Sun6:524.26:174.012:111.012:472.27:066:09Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon7:154.57:074.212:480.91:261.67:076:08Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue7:394.97:514.31:210.92:011.17:086:07Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed8:045.38:344.41:520.92:370.57:096:06Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu8:325.79:174.52:241.03:140.07:106:05Full Moon28Thu
29Fri9:036.010:024.42:561.13:54-0.47:116:04Full Moon29Fri
30Sat9:386.210:494.33:301.34:37-0.77:126:03Full Moon30Sat
31Sun10:156.311:414.04:071.55:23-0.77:126:02Full Moon31Sun
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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