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 5h 10m at 12:15 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:15 am (2.8 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 - Jan 2091

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:095.17:363.21:270.36:574:57Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue6:425.48:153.412:241.92:00-0.26:584:58Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed7:165.78:523.61:031.82:34-0.66:584:59Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu7:515.99:293.71:411.83:08-0.96:584:59Full Moon4Thu
5Fri8:286.110:063.82:201.83:44-1.06:585:00Full Moon5Fri
6Sat9:076.110:463.93:011.74:22-1.16:585:01Full Moon6Sat
7Sun9:485.911:293.93:451.75:01-1.06:585:02Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon10:335.64:351.85:43-0.76:585:03Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue12:164.011:23 AM5.15:331.96:28-0.36:585:03Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed1:084.212:224.46:441.97:160.16:585:04Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:044.41:373.78:121.88:110.66:585:05Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri3:054.63:153.29:481.49:131.16:585:06Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat4:054.94:573.111:120.810:191.46:575:07Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun5:015.36:203.212:170.26:575:08Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon5:525.67:233.51:10-0.46:575:09Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue6:395.88:123.712:201.71:55-0.86:575:10Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed7:225.98:543.81:101.62:35-1.06:565:11New Moon17Wed
18Thu8:026.09:323.91:551.63:13-1.16:565:12New Moon18Thu
19Fri8:405.910:073.92:361.63:48-1.06:565:13New Moon19Fri
20Sat9:165.710:413.93:151.64:21-0.86:555:14New Moon20Sat
21Sun9:505.411:153.93:531.64:54-0.56:555:15Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon10:255.011:503.94:311.75:25-0.26:555:16Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue11:004.55:131.85:570.26:545:17Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed12:273.911:37 AM3.96:012.06:290.76:545:17Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu1:083.812:233.47:032.17:031.16:535:18First Quarter25Thu
26Fri1:553.91:312.88:292.07:441.56:535:19First Quarter26Fri
27Sat2:513.93:312.510:151.88:391.96:525:20First Quarter27Sat
28Sun3:494.15:352.611:351.39:532.16:515:21First Quarter28Sun
29Mon4:444.46:452.812:250.76:515:22Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue5:324.77:273.11:040.26:505:23Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed6:155.18:013.31:39-0.36:495:24Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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 3:45 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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