Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:20 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 13m at 5:13 pm (5.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:48 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (31% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410092
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - Oct 2092

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:005.410:175.23:530.34:170.36:496:37New Moon1Wed
2Thu10:315.611:034.94:240.55:010.16:506:35New Moon2Thu
3Fri11:065.711:554.44:580.95:500.16:506:34Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat11:455.75:331.46:460.16:516:33Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:573.912:325.56:141.97:540.36:526:31Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon2:203.51:305.27:072.49:150.46:526:30First Quarter6Mon
7Tue4:083.52:494.98:302.810:410.36:536:29First Quarter7Tue
8Wed5:443.74:224.810:272.811:540.16:546:28First Quarter8Wed
9Thu6:444.15:444.912:002.56:556:26First Quarter9Thu
10Fri7:264.56:495.112:510.01:041.96:556:25Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat8:014.87:435.21:370.01:531.46:566:24Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun8:325.18:285.22:160.02:351.06:576:22Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon9:005.39:105.02:500.23:140.66:586:21Full Moon13Mon
14Tue9:275.49:494.83:210.53:490.46:586:20Full Moon14Tue
15Wed9:525.510:274.63:490.84:240.36:596:19Full Moon15Wed
16Thu10:175.411:054.34:151.24:590.37:006:18Full Moon16Thu
17Fri10:435.311:463.94:401.55:350.47:016:16Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat11:095.25:041.96:140.57:026:15Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun12:333.611:37 AM4.95:282.37:000.77:026:14Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon1:373.312:094.65:532.77:580.97:036:13Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue3:213.112:524.36:223.09:131.17:046:12Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed5:483.32:034.07:563.310:341.17:056:11Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu6:313.63:473.910:463.211:380.97:066:10Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri6:533.95:144.012:042.87:066:09Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat7:144.26:164.312:250.712:512.37:076:08Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun7:354.57:074.51:030.61:291.77:086:07Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon7:574.97:534.71:360.52:061.17:096:06Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue8:235.38:384.82:080.52:440.57:106:05Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed8:515.79:244.82:410.63:240.07:116:04New Moon29Wed
30Thu9:236.110:114.73:140.74:07-0.47:126:03New Moon30Thu
31Fri9:586.311:024.43:491.04:53-0.77:126:02New Moon31Fri
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 9:16 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 31% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (31% illuminated). This places Santa Catalina Island, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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