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 6h 02m 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 - Apr 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:053.26:440.26:081.95:416:14Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon12:234.52:442.97:550.57:082.35:406:14First Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:234.14:433.09:210.68:552.65:396:15First Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:473.85:543.310:430.610:462.55:376:16First Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:173.86:333.511:430.511:532.15:366:17First Quarter5Thu
6Fri5:253.97:003.812:270.45:356:17Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat6:154.17:234.012:361.81:000.35:336:18Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun6:554.27:444.21:111.41:280.35:326:19Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon7:314.48:054.41:421.01:540.35:316:19Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue8:064.48:264.72:130.62:190.35:306:20Full Moon10Tue
11Wed8:404.48:504.92:440.32:440.55:286:21Full Moon11Wed
12Thu9:154.29:155.03:170.13:090.75:276:22Full Moon12Thu
13Fri9:534.09:425.13:52-0.13:360.95:266:22Full Moon13Fri
14Sat10:353.810:135.14:31-0.24:041.25:256:23Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun11:243.510:495.05:14-0.14:361.55:236:24Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:253.26:06-0.15:141.95:226:25Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue1:483.07:090.16:072.35:216:25Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:304.53:283.18:240.17:402.55:206:26Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:514.34:453.49:430.19:382.45:186:27Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:254.25:363.810:50-0.111:061.95:176:28Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat4:484.46:154.311:44-0.25:166:28Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun5:554.56:514.812:091.312:31-0.35:156:29Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon6:524.77:265.21:000.61:12-0.25:146:30Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue7:444.78:005.51:470.01:510.05:136:31Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed8:334.68:355.72:31-0.42:280.25:126:31New Moon25Wed
26Thu9:204.49:095.73:15-0.73:040.65:116:32New Moon26Thu
27Fri10:084.29:435.63:58-0.83:391.05:096:33New Moon27Fri
28Sat10:573.810:195.44:42-0.74:151.45:086:34Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:523.56:27-0.55:521.86:077:34Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon1:573.27:17-0.26:342.26:067:35Waxing Crescent30Mon
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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