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 6h 12m 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 - Jan 1977

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:275.28:073.312:072.01:500.16:584:57Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun7:005.48:403.412:472.02:21-0.26:584:58Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon7:325.59:113.51:232.02:51-0.56:584:58Full Moon3Mon
4Tue8:045.79:423.61:571.93:21-0.66:584:59Full Moon4Tue
5Wed8:375.710:133.72:321.93:51-0.76:585:00Full Moon5Wed
6Thu9:115.710:473.83:091.84:23-0.76:585:01Full Moon6Thu
7Fri9:465.511:233.93:471.84:56-0.56:585:02Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat10:255.24:311.95:30-0.36:585:03Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun12:024.011:08 AM4.75:231.96:070.06:585:03Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon12:454.112:004.16:271.96:480.46:585:04Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue1:364.31:093.57:491.87:360.96:585:05Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:324.52:453.09:241.58:341.36:585:06Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:334.84:352.910:520.99:441.66:585:07Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri4:335.26:043.111:590.210:551.76:585:08Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat5:295.67:073.412:53-0.46:575:09Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun6:216.07:573.71:40-0.96:575:10Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon7:096.28:413.912:551.62:23-1.36:575:11Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue7:556.39:214.11:461.43:04-1.46:575:12New Moon18Tue
19Wed8:396.310:004.32:341.33:43-1.46:565:13New Moon19Wed
20Thu9:216.010:384.33:201.24:21-1.16:565:14New Moon20Thu
21Fri10:025.611:174.34:051.34:57-0.76:555:14Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat10:435.011:564.34:521.45:33-0.36:555:15Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun11:264.45:421.56:080.36:555:16Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:384.212:123.76:401.76:430.86:545:17Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue1:244.11:133.17:541.87:211.36:545:18First Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:174.12:522.69:321.78:091.86:535:19First Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:184.15:102.511:081.39:192.16:535:20First Quarter27Thu
28Fri4:204.36:372.712:120.96:525:21First Quarter28Fri
29Sat5:144.57:233.012:550.56:515:22Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun5:594.87:543.21:290.16:515:23Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon6:385.18:213.412:302.11:59-0.26:505:24Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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