Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : 8:34 am (2.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 59m at 4:52 am (2.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:49 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (42% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410092
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - May 2089

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:423.85:133.29:440.79:482.76:047:37Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:043.56:043.510:490.811:342.56:037:38Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:393.46:373.811:450.86:027:39Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:553.47:044.112:362.012:290.86:017:39Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu6:543.67:294.41:201.51:060.86:007:40Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri7:423.77:554.81:571.01:390.85:597:41Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat8:263.88:225.22:320.42:110.95:597:42Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun9:093.98:525.53:07-0.12:431.05:587:42New Moon8Sun
9Mon9:523.99:255.83:45-0.53:171.15:577:43New Moon9Mon
10Tue10:373.910:005.94:25-0.83:531.35:567:44New Moon10Tue
11Wed11:253.810:405.95:07-1.04:321.55:557:45New Moon11Wed
12Thu12:183.75:54-1.05:151.75:557:45Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri1:183.66:45-0.96:082.05:547:46Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:135.42:273.57:41-0.77:152.25:537:47Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun1:124.93:403.78:43-0.48:452.35:527:48First Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:264.44:474.09:48-0.110:252.15:527:48First Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:534.05:434.410:530.111:511.65:517:49First Quarter17Tue
18Wed5:213.86:304.811:510.45:517:50First Quarter18Wed
19Thu6:373.87:115.212:581.012:420.65:507:50Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri7:413.87:485.41:510.41:270.85:497:51Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat8:363.88:225.62:38-0.12:071.05:497:52Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun9:243.88:555.73:19-0.52:441.25:487:53Full Moon22Sun
23Mon10:093.89:275.73:58-0.73:181.55:487:53Full Moon23Mon
24Tue10:513.79:595.64:35-0.73:521.75:477:54Full Moon24Tue
25Wed11:323.610:315.45:12-0.74:251.95:477:55Full Moon25Wed
26Thu12:153.55:49-0.54:592.15:467:55Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri1:013.46:27-0.35:372.35:467:56Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat1:533.37:070.06:212.55:467:56Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:144.52:503.47:510.27:202.75:457:57Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:584.03:513.58:390.58:472.75:457:58Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue1:573.64:443.79:300.810:302.55:457:58Third Quarter31Tue
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 6:43 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 42% 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 (42% 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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