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 5h 20m 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 - Sep 2093

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:013.87:005.81:30-0.212:512.36:297:18Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed8:394.27:536.22:17-0.61:481.86:297:17Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu9:154.58:426.42:59-0.92:381.46:307:15Full Moon3Thu
4Fri9:504.89:296.33:38-0.93:251.16:307:14Full Moon4Fri
5Sat10:255.010:146.14:16-0.84:110.86:317:13Full Moon5Sat
6Sun11:005.210:595.64:52-0.44:580.76:327:11Full Moon6Sun
7Mon11:365.211:465.05:280.05:460.76:327:10Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue12:135.16:030.66:380.86:337:09Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed12:374.312:525.06:381.37:371.06:347:07Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu1:393.71:364.77:151.98:511.26:347:06Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri3:113.22:314.58:002.410:251.26:357:05Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat5:323.13:474.39:192.911:541.16:367:03Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun7:103.45:104.311:163.06:367:02Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon7:533.76:164.512:560.812:342.86:377:00Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue8:203.97:054.81:400.51:222.56:386:59Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed8:434.17:455.02:140.41:572.26:386:58Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu9:034.28:205.22:430.22:291.96:396:56Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri9:234.48:535.33:090.22:591.66:406:55Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat9:444.69:265.33:340.23:301.36:406:53New Moon19Sat
20Sun10:074.810:005.23:590.34:031.06:416:52New Moon20Sun
21Mon10:314.910:365.04:240.44:390.96:426:51New Moon21Mon
22Tue10:575.111:154.64:500.75:180.86:426:49Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed11:265.15:171.16:030.76:436:48Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:014.211:59 AM5.15:451.56:560.86:446:47Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:593.712:415.16:171.98:050.86:446:45Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat2:223.21:364.96:582.49:310.86:456:44First Quarter26Sat
27Sun4:273.22:544.88:112.811:010.56:466:42First Quarter27Sun
28Mon6:103.54:274.910:162.96:476:41First Quarter28Mon
29Tue7:033.95:485.112:120.211:54 AM2.66:476:40Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed7:404.36:525.41:06-0.21:002.16:486:38Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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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