Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : 11:50 am (2.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 18m at 8:15 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:47 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (21% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410092
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - Aug 2093

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:363.05:215.110:282.06:077:53First Quarter1Sat
2Sun7:063.16:175.612:550.611:41 AM2.16:087:52Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon8:073.57:106.01:48-0.112:472.16:097:51Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue8:563.88:006.42:35-0.71:451.96:097:50Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed9:384.18:496.73:19-1.12:381.76:107:49Full Moon5Wed
6Thu10:194.39:376.74:02-1.33:281.56:117:48Full Moon6Thu
7Fri10:594.510:246.54:44-1.34:181.36:117:47Full Moon7Fri
8Sat11:404.611:116.15:25-1.15:091.36:127:46Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun12:224.76:05-0.76:031.36:137:45Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon12:005.51:064.76:46-0.17:021.46:137:44Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:534.71:544.77:280.58:111.56:147:43Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed1:564.02:464.78:121.29:361.56:157:42Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:213.33:464.69:031.811:121.46:167:41Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri5:193.14:514.710:092.36:167:40Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat7:043.25:524.812:331.011:28 AM2.56:177:39Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun8:083.46:444.91:320.612:372.66:187:38Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon8:483.67:285.12:150.31:282.56:187:37Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue9:183.78:055.32:500.12:072.36:197:35Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed9:433.98:395.53:200.02:412.16:207:34Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu10:064.09:125.63:47-0.13:131.96:207:33New Moon20Thu
21Fri10:294.19:435.64:14-0.23:451.86:217:32New Moon21Fri
22Sat10:534.210:155.54:40-0.14:171.76:227:31New Moon22Sat
23Sun11:194.310:485.35:060.04:531.66:227:29New Moon23Sun
24Mon11:464.411:244.95:320.35:311.56:237:28Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:164.55:590.66:151.56:247:27Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:044.412:494.56:281.07:101.66:247:26Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:543.91:304.66:591.48:201.56:257:24Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri2:033.42:224.77:371.99:521.36:267:23First Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:533.03:314.88:332.311:250.96:277:22First Quarter29Sat
30Sun5:583.14:495.010:042.66:277:21First Quarter30Sun
31Mon7:133.45:595.412:360.411:40 AM2.56:287:19Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 10:02 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 21% 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 Waning Crescent (21% 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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