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 (tomorrow) : 12:15 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 59m at 4:00 pm (5.2 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 2090

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:413.610:565.35:26-0.44:491.66:047:37Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue12:313.46:09-0.45:241.96:037:38Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed1:323.26:57-0.36:062.16:027:38Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu12:184.92:483.27:54-0.17:082.46:017:39Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri1:154.64:093.39:000.08:432.56:017:40First Quarter5Fri
6Sat2:304.35:163.710:090.110:322.36:007:41First Quarter6Sat
7Sun4:014.16:064.111:140.111:561.85:597:41First Quarter7Sun
8Mon5:274.06:474.612:100.15:587:42Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue6:404.17:255.11:001.112:590.25:577:43Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed7:424.28:025.51:520.41:430.35:567:44Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu8:374.38:385.82:40-0.22:240.55:567:44Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri9:284.29:156.03:25-0.73:040.75:557:45Full Moon12Fri
13Sat10:184.19:516.04:09-1.03:431.05:547:46Full Moon13Sat
14Sun11:074.010:285.94:53-1.14:211.35:537:47Full Moon14Sun
15Mon11:573.811:065.65:37-1.05:011.75:537:47Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue12:513.66:22-0.75:422.05:527:48Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed1:513.47:10-0.46:302.35:517:49Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu12:284.73:003.48:020.07:332.65:517:50Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri1:174.24:133.58:590.39:052.75:507:50Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat2:223.75:153.69:590.610:512.55:497:51Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun3:483.46:003.910:570.85:497:52Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon5:153.26:344.112:112.111:47 AM0.95:487:52Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue6:263.37:034.41:031.712:301.15:487:53Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed7:223.37:304.71:431.21:061.25:477:54Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu8:093.47:565.02:180.71:401.35:477:54Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri8:513.58:245.32:520.22:121.35:477:55Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat9:323.68:545.63:25-0.22:441.45:467:56New Moon27Sat
28Sun10:133.69:265.74:00-0.53:171.65:467:56New Moon28Sun
29Mon10:553.610:015.84:37-0.73:531.75:457:57New Moon29Mon
30Tue11:403.610:395.85:17-0.84:311.85:457:58New Moon30Tue
31Wed12:303.65:59-0.95:152.05:457:58Waxing Crescent31Wed
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 8:07 pm — 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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