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 55m at 5:08 am (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 1977

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:134.77:473.512:152.01:25-0.16:215:50Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed6:545.08:103.812:561.71:54-0.46:205:51Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu7:325.28:344.21:341.32:23-0.56:195:52Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri8:105.39:014.52:120.92:52-0.66:185:53Full Moon4Fri
5Sat8:495.39:304.72:500.63:22-0.56:165:54Full Moon5Sat
6Sun9:305.110:025.03:320.33:53-0.36:155:54Full Moon6Sun
7Mon10:144.810:385.14:160.14:260.16:145:55Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue11:034.311:185.15:060.15:010.56:135:56Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed12:003.76:020.15:411.06:115:57Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:055.01:153.17:110.36:291.56:105:58Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:044.83:012.98:370.37:402.06:095:58Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:204.64:523.010:080.29:262.26:075:59Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:484.66:033.411:23-0.111:032.06:066:00Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon5:064.86:493.812:21-0.46:056:01Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue6:085.07:264.112:121.61:06-0.56:036:01Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed7:005.17:584.41:041.21:45-0.56:026:02Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu7:445.18:284.61:470.82:19-0.56:016:03Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri8:245.08:564.82:260.52:49-0.35:596:04New Moon18Fri
19Sat9:014.89:224.83:030.33:170.05:586:04New Moon19Sat
20Sun9:374.59:484.83:380.23:440.35:576:05New Moon20Sun
21Mon10:124.210:154.84:130.24:090.75:556:06Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue10:493.810:424.64:490.34:341.15:546:07Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed11:303.311:124.45:290.54:581.55:536:07Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:222.96:150.75:231.95:516:08Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri1:422.67:140.95:502.25:506:09Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:324.04:152.68:371.06:422.55:496:10First Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:443.85:482.910:090.99:192.75:476:10First Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:203.76:173.211:150.710:592.45:466:11First Quarter28Mon
29Tue4:403.96:393.512:010.45:456:12First Quarter29Tue
30Wed5:394.27:013.812:370.25:436:12Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu6:274.57:254.212:381.51:090.05:426:13Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 8:17 am — 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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