Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 27, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 5h 20m at 3:46 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 10:19 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (93% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410092
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - Jul 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:533.64:103.98:581.010:242.45:478:07First Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:093.24:574.29:451.311:472.05:488:07First Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:472.95:394.510:371.55:488:07First Quarter3Tue
4Wed6:172.96:184.912:481.411:31 AM1.75:498:07Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu7:263.16:575.31:340.812:221.85:498:07Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri8:203.37:365.72:150.21:111.85:498:07Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat9:063.58:166.02:54-0.41:571.85:508:07Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun9:493.88:586.33:34-0.82:431.75:518:06Full Moon8Sun
9Mon10:323.99:416.54:14-1.13:301.75:518:06Full Moon9Mon
10Tue11:154.110:266.44:56-1.34:181.65:528:06Full Moon10Tue
11Wed12:004.25:38-1.25:101.65:528:06Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:484.46:22-1.06:071.75:538:05Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:045.61:384.57:08-0.67:131.85:538:05Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat1:015.02:334.67:57-0.18:311.85:548:05Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:084.23:324.88:490.410:021.65:548:04Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:333.64:335.09:461.011:321.25:558:04Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue5:133.35:315.210:491.45:568:03Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed6:463.36:255.412:470.711:53 AM1.75:568:03Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu7:573.47:125.61:460.212:521.95:578:02Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri8:513.67:555.72:33-0.11:432.05:588:02Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat9:343.78:335.83:13-0.42:262.05:588:01Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun10:103.89:085.83:49-0.53:052.05:598:01New Moon22Sun
23Mon10:423.99:415.74:21-0.53:411.96:008:00New Moon23Mon
24Tue11:123.910:145.64:51-0.44:151.96:008:00New Moon24Tue
25Wed11:423.910:465.35:20-0.34:501.96:017:59New Moon25Wed
26Thu12:124.05:49-0.15:262.06:027:58Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:454.06:180.26:072.16:027:58Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat1:204.06:480.56:542.26:037:57Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:304.21:594.07:190.97:552.26:047:56Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon1:173.72:444.17:521.39:152.26:047:55First Quarter30Mon
31Tue2:233.23:374.38:321.610:501.96:057:55First Quarter31Tue
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 7:02 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 93% 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 Waxing Gibbous (93% 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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