Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 25m at 2:04 pm (2.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:143.610:365.15:06-0.24:291.56:057:36Full Moon1Thu
2Fri11:583.411:065.15:44-0.24:561.86:047:37Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat12:493.26:26-0.25:272.06:037:38Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun1:553.07:16-0.16:052.36:027:39Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon12:234.73:203.08:150.17:052.66:017:39Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue1:204.44:443.29:240.18:512.76:007:40Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed2:414.15:423.610:330.110:472.55:597:41Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu4:164.06:234.011:340.15:587:42Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri5:404.17:004.512:081.912:260.05:577:42Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat6:504.27:355.11:081.21:120.15:567:43Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun7:504.48:105.51:590.41:550.25:567:44Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon8:454.48:475.92:46-0.32:350.35:557:45Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue9:374.49:246.13:32-0.83:150.65:547:45New Moon13Tue
14Wed10:294.210:026.24:18-1.13:550.95:537:46New Moon14Wed
15Thu11:224.010:416.05:05-1.24:361.35:537:47New Moon15Thu
16Fri12:173.85:52-1.15:181.75:527:48Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat1:193.66:42-0.96:052.15:517:48Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun12:065.22:293.57:36-0.57:032.45:517:49Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon12:554.73:483.58:35-0.18:232.75:507:50Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue1:564.25:013.69:390.210:082.65:507:51First Quarter20Tue
21Wed3:143.75:563.910:420.511:412.35:497:51First Quarter21Wed
22Thu4:413.56:354.111:380.75:487:52First Quarter22Thu
23Fri5:583.47:054.312:451.912:240.85:487:53First Quarter23Fri
24Sat6:593.47:314.61:311.41:011.05:477:53Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun7:493.57:554.82:081.01:331.15:477:54Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon8:323.58:205.12:420.52:031.35:467:55Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue9:133.68:455.33:140.12:311.45:467:55Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed9:523.69:125.53:46-0.23:001.55:467:56Full Moon28Wed
29Thu10:323.69:415.64:20-0.43:301.75:457:57Full Moon29Thu
30Fri11:133.510:135.64:56-0.64:021.95:457:57Full Moon30Fri
31Sat11:593.510:475.55:34-0.74:372.05:457:58Waning Gibbous31Sat
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 5:09 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 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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