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 : 2:04 pm (2.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 33m at 9:57 am (3.4 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 - Dec 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:484.75:483.512:201.56:404:46Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue6:174.96:413.612:591.06:414:46Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed6:425.17:253.612:191.41:330.66:424:46Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu7:065.38:053.712:491.52:050.26:424:46Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri7:315.58:423.71:171.72:36-0.16:434:46New Moon5Fri
6Sat7:575.69:203.71:451.83:08-0.36:444:46New Moon6Sat
7Sun8:255.79:593.62:151.93:41-0.46:454:46New Moon7Sun
8Mon8:555.710:403.62:452.04:16-0.56:464:46New Moon8Mon
9Tue9:275.611:263.53:182.24:55-0.46:464:46Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed10:035.53:552.45:37-0.36:474:46Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu12:183.510:44 AM5.24:392.56:23-0.26:484:46Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri1:163.511:33 AM4.85:402.77:150.16:484:47Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat2:183.712:384.37:062.78:110.36:494:47First Quarter13Sat
14Sun3:174.02:043.98:512.59:100.56:504:47First Quarter14Sun
15Mon4:074.53:423.610:241.910:070.76:504:48First Quarter15Mon
16Tue4:524.95:093.611:341.211:010.96:514:48Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed5:345.46:203.712:290.46:524:48Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu6:155.97:213.81:19-0.36:524:49Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri6:566.38:163.912:391.22:05-0.96:534:49Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat7:376.59:064.01:241.32:49-1.26:534:50Full Moon20Sat
21Sun8:196.69:554.02:091.53:33-1.46:544:50Full Moon21Sun
22Mon9:006.410:434.02:541.64:17-1.36:544:51Full Moon22Mon
23Tue9:426.111:323.93:391.85:00-1.16:554:51Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed10:255.74:272.05:45-0.76:554:52Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu12:243.811:09 AM5.15:192.36:30-0.36:564:52Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri1:203.811:57 AM4.56:212.47:170.26:564:53Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat2:193.912:543.97:412.58:070.76:564:53Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun3:184.02:113.39:182.49:001.16:574:54Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon4:104.23:483.010:492.09:531.46:574:55Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue4:534.45:192.911:531.510:441.66:574:56Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed5:304.66:283.012:391.06:574:56Waning Crescent31Wed
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 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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