Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 27m at 10:45 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 2089

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:534.52:272.98:511.28:021.56:485:26Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:584.44:282.710:271.09:142.06:485:27Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu4:074.56:112.811:460.710:382.26:475:28Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri5:104.67:113.112:420.36:465:29Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat6:004.87:493.31:230.06:455:30Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun6:424.98:173.512:362.01:56-0.26:445:30Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon7:185.18:423.61:151.92:25-0.46:445:31Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue7:505.29:053.81:481.72:52-0.46:435:32New Moon8Tue
9Wed8:215.39:293.92:201.53:18-0.56:425:33New Moon9Wed
10Thu8:515.29:534.02:521.33:43-0.46:415:34New Moon10Thu
11Fri9:225.110:194.13:251.24:08-0.36:405:35New Moon11Fri
12Sat9:544.810:474.23:591.24:340.06:395:36Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun10:284.411:174.34:371.15:010.36:385:37Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon11:074.011:524.35:211.25:290.66:375:38Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue11:543.46:141.26:001.06:365:39Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:344.41:022.97:241.26:391.56:355:40First Quarter16Wed
17Thu1:294.42:542.68:571.17:381.96:345:41First Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:404.55:022.710:330.79:142.16:335:41First Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:584.76:163.011:430.110:492.06:325:42First Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:085.17:023.512:36-0.46:315:43Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon6:085.57:413.912:001.71:21-0.96:305:44Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue7:005.88:174.312:561.32:02-1.16:285:45Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed7:496.08:534.61:470.92:40-1.26:275:46Full Moon23Wed
24Thu8:355.99:284.92:340.53:18-1.16:265:47Full Moon24Thu
25Fri9:205.710:055.03:210.23:54-0.86:255:48Full Moon25Fri
26Sat10:055.210:425.04:080.24:30-0.46:245:48Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun10:524.611:204.94:560.25:050.26:235:49Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon11:414.05:480.45:410.86:215:50Waning Gibbous28Mon
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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