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 6h 04m 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 - Feb 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:055.510:273.93:071.64:08-0.66:505:24Full Moon1Fri
2Sat9:375.310:563.93:421.64:36-0.46:495:25Full Moon2Sat
3Sun10:094.911:253.94:171.65:04-0.16:485:26Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon10:424.511:573.94:541.65:310.26:485:27Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue11:174.05:371.75:590.66:475:28Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed12:323.811:58 AM3.56:291.86:281.06:465:29Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu1:123.812:543.07:411.97:011.46:455:30Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:023.92:332.59:191.77:451.86:445:31Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat3:044.04:552.510:551.39:002.16:435:32Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun4:094.36:222.711:580.710:282.26:435:33Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon5:064.67:093.012:430.16:425:34Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue5:575.17:453.41:23-0.46:415:35Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed6:435.58:183.712:321.92:00-0.96:405:36Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu7:285.98:524.01:201.52:36-1.26:395:37New Moon14Thu
15Fri8:126.19:264.32:061.23:14-1.46:385:38New Moon15Fri
16Sat8:566.110:034.52:510.93:51-1.36:375:38New Moon16Sat
17Sun9:415.910:424.73:390.74:29-1.16:365:39New Moon17Sun
18Mon10:295.411:234.84:300.65:08-0.76:355:40Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue11:214.85:250.65:49-0.16:345:41Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed12:084.812:214.06:290.76:330.66:335:42Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu1:004.71:393.37:460.87:251.26:325:43First Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:014.73:292.99:200.78:341.86:305:44First Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:144.65:253.010:540.410:042.16:295:45First Quarter23Sat
24Sun4:294.76:413.212:060.06:285:46First Quarter24Sun
25Mon5:344.87:303.512:59-0.36:275:46Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue6:275.08:053.712:291.91:40-0.56:265:47Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed7:115.18:353.91:151.72:15-0.66:255:48Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu7:485.29:004.01:531.52:45-0.56:235:49Full Moon28Thu
29Fri8:215.29:234.12:261.33:11-0.46:225:50Full Moon29Fri
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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