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 5h 06m 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 - Nov 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:054.86:074.212:251.46:135:02Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue6:365.16:564.212:160.91:071.06:145:01Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed7:025.37:384.112:491.11:420.66:145:00Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu7:275.48:164.11:181.32:140.36:154:59Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri7:505.58:514.01:441.52:450.16:164:58Full Moon5Fri
6Sat8:155.69:263.92:101.73:150.06:174:57Full Moon6Sat
7Sun8:405.610:033.72:351.83:47-0.16:184:56Full Moon7Sun
8Mon9:075.510:433.63:012.04:210.06:194:56Full Moon8Mon
9Tue9:365.411:303.43:292.24:590.16:204:55Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed10:085.23:582.55:410.36:214:54Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu12:263.310:45 AM4.94:342.76:290.46:224:54Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri1:373.311:31 AM4.65:262.97:250.66:234:53Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat2:533.512:364.26:583.08:260.76:244:52Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun3:503.82:053.98:572.99:260.86:244:52Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon4:314.23:393.810:262.310:200.96:254:51Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue5:064.64:593.911:281.611:090.96:264:51Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed5:415.26:044.012:190.86:274:50Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu6:165.77:024.21:060.16:284:50Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri6:546.27:554.312:361.01:51-0.66:294:49Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat7:336.68:474.31:181.22:37-1.16:304:49New Moon20Sat
21Sun8:146.89:384.22:011.33:23-1.36:314:48New Moon21Sun
22Mon8:576.710:314.12:461.54:11-1.46:324:48New Moon22Mon
23Tue9:426.511:274.03:321.75:00-1.26:334:47Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed10:306.04:232.05:52-0.86:344:47Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu12:284.011:22 AM5.45:222.36:48-0.46:354:47Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri1:354.012:224.86:362.57:460.16:354:47First Quarter26Fri
27Sat2:444.11:374.18:112.58:470.56:364:46First Quarter27Sat
28Sun3:474.33:073.79:532.39:470.96:374:46First Quarter28Sun
29Mon4:394.54:363.511:131.810:401.26:384:46First Quarter29Mon
30Tue5:204.85:493.412:101.36:394:46Waxing Gibbous30Tue
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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