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 1h 53m 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 - Feb 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:504.84:182.710:210.88:591.86:495:25First Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:545.06:142.811:430.210:192.16:485:26First Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:585.37:253.112:45-0.46:475:27Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat5:565.68:123.41:35-0.96:475:28Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun6:485.88:493.612:412.12:17-1.26:465:29Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon7:355.99:233.81:321.92:56-1.36:455:30Full Moon6Mon
7Tue8:186.09:543.92:171.73:31-1.36:445:31Full Moon7Tue
8Wed8:575.810:234.02:581.54:04-1.16:435:32Full Moon8Wed
9Thu9:345.610:524.03:361.44:34-0.76:425:33Full Moon9Thu
10Fri10:095.211:214.04:151.45:02-0.36:425:34Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat10:444.611:504.04:551.45:280.16:415:34Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun11:204.05:391.55:520.66:405:35Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:194.012:013.46:301.66:131.16:395:36Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue12:524.012:572.87:381.66:311.66:385:37Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:324.02:532.39:171.56:422.16:375:38Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:294.011:051.16:365:39Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:434.17:542.812:120.66:355:40Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat4:534.37:593.012:550.16:345:41Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun5:484.78:143.21:31-0.36:335:42Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon6:345.18:343.412:302.42:03-0.76:315:43Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue7:165.58:563.71:122.02:34-1.06:305:43Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed7:565.89:213.91:521.73:05-1.26:295:44New Moon22Wed
23Thu8:365.99:494.22:321.33:36-1.26:285:45New Moon23Thu
24Fri9:175.810:194.43:141.04:08-1.06:275:46New Moon24Fri
25Sat10:005.410:524.74:000.74:40-0.66:265:47Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun10:464.811:284.84:500.65:13-0.16:255:48Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon11:394.15:460.55:460.56:235:49Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:084.912:473.36:540.56:231.26:225:49Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:574.92:312.78:210.57:081.96:215:50First Quarter29Wed
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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