Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 57m at 1:20 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 8:15 am (3.2 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 - May 2093

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:374.25:012.98:470.57:122.96:047:37First Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:313.96:163.210:010.69:493.06:037:38First Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:583.66:453.411:100.611:412.76:027:39First Quarter3Sun
4Mon4:363.67:063.712:030.56:017:39First Quarter4Mon
5Tue5:523.77:264.112:402.212:450.56:007:40Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed6:503.97:484.41:211.71:200.45:597:41Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu7:394.08:114.81:591.11:520.45:597:42Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri8:254.18:375.22:360.52:230.55:587:42Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat9:114.29:065.63:14-0.12:560.75:577:43Full Moon9Sat
10Sun9:584.19:395.93:54-0.63:290.95:567:44Full Moon10Sun
11Mon10:484.010:156.04:38-1.04:051.25:557:45Full Moon11Mon
12Tue11:413.810:556.05:24-1.14:441.55:557:45Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed12:423.66:16-1.15:281.95:547:46Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu1:523.47:12-1.06:222.25:537:47Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri12:335.43:133.48:16-0.77:372.55:527:48Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat1:384.94:333.69:25-0.59:212.65:527:48Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun3:014.45:364.010:34-0.311:072.35:517:49Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon4:324.16:254.411:36-0.15:517:50Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue5:544.07:044.812:261.712:290.15:507:50Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed7:034.07:395.11:251.11:130.45:497:51Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu8:013.98:105.32:130.51:520.65:497:52Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri8:513.98:395.52:550.12:260.95:487:53Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat9:373.89:065.63:33-0.22:571.25:487:53New Moon23Sat
24Sun10:193.79:335.64:09-0.43:261.55:477:54New Moon24Sun
25Mon11:013.510:015.54:43-0.53:551.85:477:55New Moon25Mon
26Tue11:433.410:295.35:18-0.54:232.05:467:55New Moon26Tue
27Wed12:293.35:54-0.44:532.35:467:56Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu1:213.26:33-0.25:262.55:467:56Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri2:233.17:160.06:062.75:457:57Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat12:104.53:363.28:050.27:072.95:457:58Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun12:564.24:423.48:580.48:493.05:457:58First Quarter31Sun
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 4:47 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 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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