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 3h 45m 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 - Sep 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:043.24:135.19:352.411:560.46:287:19First Quarter1Wed
2Thu6:353.55:335.211:172.56:297:17First Quarter2Thu
3Fri7:323.96:395.41:000.112:362.26:297:16Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat8:124.27:335.51:49-0.11:331.96:307:15Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun8:464.48:185.62:30-0.22:191.56:317:13Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon9:164.78:585.53:04-0.22:591.36:317:12Full Moon6Mon
7Tue9:434.89:345.43:350.03:361.06:327:11Full Moon7Tue
8Wed10:084.910:085.14:030.24:100.96:337:09Full Moon8Wed
9Thu10:335.010:424.84:290.54:440.96:337:08Full Moon9Thu
10Fri10:585.011:174.44:530.85:190.96:347:07Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat11:244.911:544.05:171.25:561.06:357:05Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun11:524.85:411.66:381.16:357:04Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:373.612:234.76:042.07:311.36:367:03Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue1:353.11:034.56:272.38:441.56:377:01Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:232.92:004.36:552.710:211.46:377:00Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu6:153.03:254.28:233.011:431.26:386:58Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri7:013.34:544.410:543.06:396:57Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat7:243.66:014.712:370.812:112.66:396:56Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun7:464.06:535.01:160.51:022.26:406:54Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon8:104.37:405.31:510.31:451.66:416:53Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue8:354.88:245.52:230.12:271.16:416:52Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed9:045.29:085.62:550.03:090.56:426:50New Moon22Wed
23Thu9:355.69:535.43:280.13:520.16:436:49New Moon23Thu
24Fri10:095.910:415.14:020.34:38-0.26:436:47New Moon24Fri
25Sat10:466.011:334.74:380.65:28-0.36:446:46Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun11:276.05:151.16:23-0.26:456:45Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:314.212:135.85:571.67:260.16:456:43Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue1:443.71:095.46:472.18:420.36:466:42First Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:193.52:215.17:572.510:070.46:476:41First Quarter29Wed
30Thu5:033.63:504.89:432.711:260.46:476:39First Quarter30Thu
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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