Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:46 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 53m at 8:14 pm (5.5 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 - Jan 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:066.19:433.81:581.73:21-1.06:574:56Full Moon1Tue
2Wed8:426.010:233.82:371.83:58-0.96:584:57Full Moon2Wed
3Thu9:175.811:023.73:161.94:33-0.86:584:58Full Moon3Thu
4Fri9:525.511:413.73:542.05:08-0.56:584:59Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat10:275.14:332.25:43-0.26:584:59Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun12:233.611:03 AM4.65:182.36:190.26:585:00Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon1:083.611:43 AM4.16:122.46:570.66:585:01Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue1:573.712:323.67:252.57:381.06:585:02Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:503.81:443.19:022.48:241.36:585:03Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:414.03:302.810:372.09:181.66:585:04Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri4:274.35:142.711:441.410:161.86:585:05Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat5:084.66:262.912:300.86:585:05Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun5:465.07:183.11:090.26:585:06Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon6:245.38:003.312:001.91:46-0.36:585:07Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue7:025.78:393.612:451.92:22-0.86:585:08Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed7:416.09:173.81:281.72:59-1.16:575:09New Moon16Wed
17Thu8:226.29:553.92:111.63:37-1.36:575:10New Moon17Thu
18Fri9:046.310:364.12:561.54:16-1.46:575:11New Moon18Fri
19Sat9:486.111:194.23:431.54:57-1.26:565:12Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun10:355.74:351.55:39-0.96:565:13Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon12:054.311:26 AM5.15:341.56:24-0.46:565:14Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue12:554.412:264.36:441.67:120.16:555:15Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed1:524.51:433.68:101.58:060.76:555:16First Quarter23Wed
24Thu2:534.73:253.19:471.29:101.26:545:17First Quarter24Thu
25Fri3:564.95:133.011:150.710:201.66:545:18First Quarter25Fri
26Sat4:565.16:353.212:220.16:535:19Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun5:505.37:343.41:14-0.36:535:20Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon6:375.58:193.612:251.81:57-0.76:525:21Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue7:195.68:563.71:141.82:34-0.86:525:22Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed7:575.79:283.81:551.73:08-0.96:515:22Full Moon30Wed
31Thu8:325.69:583.92:331.63:39-0.86:505:23Full Moon31Thu
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 12:00 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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