Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : 5:05 pm (1.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 46m at 11:53 am (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (95% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410092
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - Sep 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:084.69:545.24:020.23:571.26:287:19Full Moon1Sun
2Mon10:304.710:264.94:240.44:291.16:287:18Full Moon2Mon
3Tue10:534.910:594.64:460.75:051.06:297:17Full Moon3Tue
4Wed11:185.011:374.15:091.05:431.06:307:15Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu11:465.05:311.36:281.06:307:14Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:213.712:195.05:541.77:251.16:317:13Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat1:213.21:024.96:192.18:431.26:327:11Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:052.82:034.86:512.510:211.06:327:10Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon5:472.93:294.88:122.811:450.66:337:09Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue6:533.34:585.110:372.96:347:07Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed7:263.76:105.412:430.212:082.56:347:06Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu7:564.17:095.71:29-0.21:101.96:357:05Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri8:274.68:015.92:09-0.42:021.36:367:03Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat8:585.18:506.02:46-0.52:500.76:367:02New Moon14Sat
15Sun9:305.59:375.83:22-0.33:370.36:377:01New Moon15Sun
16Mon10:045.810:255.43:57-0.14:240.06:386:59New Moon16Mon
17Tue10:395.911:134.94:310.45:11-0.16:386:58Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed11:155.85:050.96:010.06:396:56Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu12:054.311:53 AM5.65:391.46:570.36:406:55Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri1:063.712:355.36:142.08:020.66:406:54Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat2:283.31:274.96:532.59:230.86:416:52First Quarter21Sat
22Sun4:353.12:394.57:572.910:540.96:426:51First Quarter22Sun
23Mon6:273.44:154.310:153.16:426:50First Quarter23Mon
24Tue7:133.75:384.412:070.811:59 AM2.96:436:48First Quarter24Tue
25Wed7:413.96:374.612:580.612:562.56:446:47Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu8:034.17:224.71:360.61:362.16:446:45Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri8:224.47:594.82:060.52:091.76:456:44Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat8:414.68:344.82:310.62:401.36:466:43Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun9:004.99:074.82:540.73:101.06:466:41Full Moon29Sun
30Mon9:215.19:404.73:170.83:410.76:476:40Full Moon30Mon
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 2:29 pm — 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 95% 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 Gibbous (95% 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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