Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : 1:06 pm (2.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 48m at 8:52 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:46 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (12% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410092
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - Nov 2095

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:593.211:23 AM5.14:552.67:210.47:136:01Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed2:313.012:014.95:082.98:290.67:146:00Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:594.69:480.57:146:00First Quarter3Thu
4Fri6:173.52:344.48:333.410:570.47:155:59First Quarter4Fri
5Sat6:263.84:194.311:033.111:510.37:165:58First Quarter5Sat
6Sun5:464.24:414.511:142.411:360.26:174:57First Quarter6Sun
7Mon6:114.75:464.712:071.76:184:56Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue6:385.36:434.812:150.212:540.86:194:56Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed7:085.87:364.812:520.31:390.16:204:55Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu7:406.28:294.61:290.52:25-0.66:214:54Full Moon10Thu
11Fri8:146.59:224.42:050.93:11-1.06:224:53Full Moon11Fri
12Sat8:516.610:184.12:421.33:59-1.16:234:53Full Moon12Sat
13Sun9:306.511:193.83:201.74:50-1.16:234:52Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon10:126.24:002.25:45-0.86:244:51Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:313.610:58 AM5.74:472.66:46-0.46:254:51Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed1:593.511:53 AM5.15:493.07:55-0.16:264:50Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu3:323.71:054.57:323.29:070.26:274:50Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri4:393.92:374.19:353.010:120.46:284:49Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat5:224.24:063.911:012.611:030.66:294:49Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:544.55:163.911:582.011:440.86:304:48Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon6:204.76:123.912:401.56:314:48Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue6:425.06:583.812:161.01:161.06:324:48Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed7:035.27:403.812:441.21:480.66:334:47Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu7:235.48:193.71:081.42:190.26:344:47Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri7:455.68:573.71:321.72:50-0.16:344:47New Moon25Fri
26Sat8:095.79:373.61:561.93:23-0.36:354:46New Moon26Sat
27Sun8:345.710:203.52:212.13:57-0.46:364:46New Moon27Sun
28Mon9:035.711:073.32:482.34:36-0.46:374:46New Moon28Mon
29Tue9:345.63:162.55:18-0.36:384:46Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed12:043.210:11 AM5.43:472.76:07-0.26:394:46Waxing Crescent30Wed
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 10:59 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 12% 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 maximum.

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 (12% illuminated). This places Santa Catalina Island, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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