Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : 3:15 pm (2.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 59m at 10:40 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410092
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - Feb 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:274.612:154.36:291.26:470.26:505:25Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri1:204.61:273.57:461.27:380.96:495:26First Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:204.63:053.09:211.28:401.56:485:27First Quarter3Sat
4Sun3:274.65:012.810:550.89:551.86:475:28First Quarter4Sun
5Mon4:334.76:293.012:070.46:475:28First Quarter5Mon
6Tue5:314.87:253.31:000.16:465:29Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed6:205.08:053.512:122.01:40-0.26:455:30Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu7:005.18:353.612:581.92:14-0.46:445:31Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri7:355.29:013.71:361.82:43-0.56:435:32Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat8:075.39:253.82:091.63:10-0.56:425:33Full Moon10Sat
11Sun8:385.39:493.92:401.53:35-0.56:415:34Full Moon11Sun
12Mon9:085.210:144.03:121.44:00-0.36:415:35Full Moon12Mon
13Tue9:395.010:404.03:441.34:26-0.26:405:36Full Moon13Tue
14Wed10:104.711:084.14:181.34:510.16:395:37Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu10:444.311:384.14:561.35:170.46:385:38Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri11:223.85:411.45:450.86:375:39Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:134.112:113.36:361.56:151.26:365:40Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun12:554.11:242.87:531.46:541.66:355:40Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:534.23:252.59:311.27:572.06:335:41Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:054.35:242.710:590.79:352.26:325:42Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed4:204.76:293.112:010.16:315:43Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu5:245.17:133.512:50-0.56:305:44Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri6:205.57:503.912:101.71:32-0.96:295:45Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat7:115.98:274.31:041.32:13-1.36:285:46Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun7:586.19:034.61:540.92:52-1.46:275:47New Moon25Sun
26Mon8:456.19:404.92:420.53:30-1.36:265:47New Moon26Mon
27Tue9:315.810:185.03:300.34:08-1.06:245:48New Moon27Tue
28Wed10:195.310:585.04:180.24:47-0.56:235:49Waxing Crescent28Wed
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 12:57 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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