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 4h 07m 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 - Feb 2091

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:565.58:333.612:461.92:13-0.76:495:25Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri7:365.89:053.91:301.62:47-1.06:485:26Full Moon2Fri
3Sat8:176.19:394.12:121.43:22-1.26:475:27Full Moon3Sat
4Sun8:586.110:144.32:551.23:58-1.26:475:28Full Moon4Sun
5Mon9:425.910:524.43:411.04:35-1.06:465:29Full Moon5Mon
6Tue10:285.511:344.64:310.95:14-0.76:455:30Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed11:184.95:261.05:54-0.26:445:31Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:204.612:164.16:311.06:390.46:435:32Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri1:134.71:313.47:501.07:301.06:425:33Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:154.73:152.99:240.98:361.56:415:34Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:254.85:092.910:550.510:001.96:405:35Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon4:364.96:313.212:060.06:405:36Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue5:385.17:253.51:00-0.46:395:37Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed6:315.38:063.712:241.81:44-0.76:385:37Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu7:165.48:393.91:141.62:21-0.86:375:38Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri7:555.59:094.01:551.42:54-0.86:365:39New Moon16Fri
17Sat8:315.49:364.12:321.33:24-0.76:345:40New Moon17Sat
18Sun9:045.310:024.23:061.23:52-0.56:335:41New Moon18Sun
19Mon9:365.010:284.23:391.14:18-0.26:325:42New Moon19Mon
20Tue10:074.710:554.24:131.14:440.16:315:43Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed10:404.311:234.14:491.25:090.56:305:44Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu11:153.811:544.15:281.25:340.96:295:45Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri11:563.36:161.46:001.36:285:45Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat12:314.012:552.87:191.56:281.76:275:46First Quarter24Sat
25Sun1:183.92:502.48:521.57:092.16:265:47First Quarter25Sun
26Mon2:243.95:312.510:351.28:442.46:245:48First Quarter26Mon
27Tue3:434.16:332.811:440.710:342.46:235:49First Quarter27Tue
28Wed4:524.47:063.212:300.26:225:50Waxing Gibbous28Wed
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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