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 03m 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 - Jun 2089

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:193.35:274.010:231.011:512.15:457:59Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu4:523.16:034.311:131.15:447:59Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri6:123.16:364.712:481.512:001.25:448:00Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat7:163.27:095.11:320.912:431.35:448:01Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun8:103.47:445.52:120.31:241.45:448:01Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon8:593.68:215.92:52-0.32:061.45:448:02Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue9:453.79:006.23:32-0.82:481.55:438:02New Moon7Tue
8Wed10:323.89:426.44:14-1.13:321.55:438:02New Moon8Wed
9Thu11:203.910:266.34:57-1.34:181.65:438:03New Moon9Thu
10Fri12:103.95:43-1.35:091.75:438:03Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat1:034.06:30-1.26:071.95:438:04Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:055.62:014.17:21-0.87:152.05:438:04Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon1:025.03:014.28:14-0.48:372.05:438:05First Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:104.44:024.59:100.010:091.85:438:05First Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:323.85:004.810:080.511:371.45:448:05First Quarter15Wed
16Thu5:043.45:535.111:070.95:448:06First Quarter16Thu
17Fri6:303.36:405.312:480.812:041.25:448:06Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat7:423.47:215.51:450.312:551.55:448:06Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun8:393.57:595.62:32-0.11:401.75:448:06Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon9:273.58:355.73:13-0.42:211.85:448:07Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue10:083.69:085.73:50-0.62:581.95:458:07Full Moon21Tue
22Wed10:443.69:405.64:24-0.63:332.05:458:07Full Moon22Wed
23Thu11:193.610:125.54:57-0.64:072.05:458:07Full Moon23Thu
24Fri11:543.610:435.35:29-0.54:422.15:458:07Full Moon24Fri
25Sat12:303.76:01-0.35:202.25:468:07Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun1:083.76:34-0.16:022.35:468:07Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon1:503.77:090.26:522.45:468:08Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:294.32:343.87:440.57:572.55:478:08Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed1:153.83:223.98:230.89:212.45:478:08Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:193.34:114.29:071.210:552.15:488:08Third Quarter30Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9410092)

Common Questions About Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides

Show All
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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA