Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : 4:26 pm (2.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 36m at 11:27 am (3.9 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 - Apr 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:163.79:594.84:130.13:531.25:406:14Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri10:543.410:264.74:490.24:161.55:396:15Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat11:383.110:574.65:290.34:401.85:386:16Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun12:372.86:170.55:052.15:366:16Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon2:122.67:190.65:402.45:356:17Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:274.24:202.78:380.77:122.65:346:18First Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:474.05:183.19:580.69:352.65:336:19First Quarter7Wed
8Thu3:234.05:503.510:590.311:022.15:316:19First Quarter8Thu
9Fri4:434.26:193.911:470.15:306:20Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat5:474.46:484.412:011.512:280.05:296:21Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun6:424.77:195.012:500.81:06-0.15:276:21Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon7:334.87:535.41:360.11:43-0.15:266:22Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue8:234.88:295.82:22-0.52:200.15:256:23Full Moon13Tue
14Wed9:134.69:066.03:08-1.02:590.45:246:24Full Moon14Wed
15Thu10:044.49:476.03:56-1.23:380.75:226:24Full Moon15Thu
16Fri10:594.010:305.84:46-1.14:201.15:216:25Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:013.65:41-0.95:061.65:206:26Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun1:143.46:41-0.66:032.05:196:27Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:144.92:423.37:50-0.27:232.35:186:27Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue1:254.44:093.59:050.19:132.45:166:28Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed2:534.05:123.710:170.210:502.15:156:29Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu4:213.95:564.011:160.311:561.65:146:30Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri5:323.86:304.312:030.45:136:30Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat6:273.96:584.512:441.212:400.65:126:31Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun8:123.98:224.71:220.82:110.76:117:32Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon8:523.98:454.92:560.42:380.96:107:33Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue9:273.89:085.13:270.13:031.16:097:33New Moon27Tue
28Wed10:023.79:325.23:57-0.13:281.26:087:34New Moon28Wed
29Thu10:373.69:585.24:28-0.23:531.46:077:35New Moon29Thu
30Fri11:153.510:265.25:01-0.34:201.66:067:36New Moon30Fri
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 1:56 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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