Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 48m at 4:26 pm (2.0 ft)
Next high tide : 10:26 pm (5.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410092
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - Nov 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:056.07:494.712:500.71:48-0.36:125:02Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun7:416.48:404.61:290.92:34-0.86:135:01New Moon2Sun
3Mon8:196.69:314.42:081.13:19-1.06:145:00New Moon3Mon
4Tue8:586.610:244.22:481.44:07-1.16:155:00New Moon4Tue
5Wed9:396.311:203.93:291.74:56-0.96:164:59Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu10:225.94:122.15:48-0.56:164:58Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:243.711:09 AM5.45:022.56:45-0.16:174:57Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat1:383.612:044.86:062.87:480.36:184:56First Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:593.71:164.37:422.98:540.66:194:56First Quarter9Sun
10Mon4:073.92:453.99:352.89:560.96:204:55First Quarter10Mon
11Tue4:564.24:133.710:592.310:481.06:214:54First Quarter11Tue
12Wed5:314.55:233.711:551.811:301.26:224:53Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu6:004.76:183.712:371.36:234:53Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri6:255.07:043.712:051.41:120.96:244:52Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat6:495.27:443.812:351.51:440.56:254:52Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun7:135.58:223.81:031.62:150.16:264:51Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon7:395.68:593.81:311.82:47-0.16:274:50Full Moon17Mon
18Tue8:075.89:373.71:591.93:20-0.36:274:50Full Moon18Tue
19Wed8:375.810:183.62:282.03:55-0.46:284:49Full Moon19Wed
20Thu9:105.811:033.53:002.24:34-0.46:294:49Full Moon20Thu
21Fri9:455.711:543.53:342.35:16-0.36:304:48Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat10:265.44:162.56:02-0.26:314:48Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:533.511:14 AM5.15:102.76:540.16:324:48Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon1:573.612:144.66:302.87:500.36:334:47Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:593.91:354.18:142.78:490.56:344:47Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:514.33:093.89:532.29:460.76:354:47Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu4:364.84:393.711:091.410:400.96:364:47Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri5:185.35:543.812:080.66:374:46Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat5:585.86:583.912:59-0.16:374:46Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun6:386.27:534.012:171.31:46-0.76:384:46Waning Crescent30Sun
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 7:26 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 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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