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 5h 22m at 3:15 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 9:57 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (87% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410092
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - May 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:044.68:315.32:120.62:180.06:057:36Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat8:554.69:045.72:56-0.12:550.16:047:37New Moon2Sat
3Sun9:454.69:406.03:42-0.73:320.46:037:38New Moon3Sun
4Mon10:384.410:186.24:28-1.14:110.76:027:39New Moon4Mon
5Tue11:334.110:596.15:17-1.34:521.16:017:39Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed12:333.86:10-1.25:361.66:007:40Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu1:443.57:07-1.06:282.15:597:41Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri12:355.33:083.48:11-0.67:382.45:587:42Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat1:364.84:363.59:22-0.39:182.65:577:42First Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:544.35:463.810:34-0.111:052.45:577:43First Quarter10Sun
11Mon4:244.06:364.111:390.15:567:44First Quarter11Mon
12Tue5:463.87:144.412:252.012:320.35:557:45First Quarter12Tue
13Wed6:523.87:444.61:211.51:150.55:547:45Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu7:453.88:104.82:051.01:490.75:547:46Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri8:303.88:335.02:420.62:180.95:537:47Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat9:093.78:565.13:150.32:441.15:527:47Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun9:473.79:185.23:460.03:091.35:527:48Full Moon17Sun
18Mon10:243.69:425.34:17-0.23:341.55:517:49Full Moon18Mon
19Tue11:023.510:085.34:49-0.33:591.85:507:50Full Moon19Tue
20Wed11:433.310:355.25:24-0.34:262.05:507:50Full Moon20Wed
21Thu12:303.26:01-0.34:542.25:497:51Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri1:253.16:43-0.25:272.45:497:52Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat2:333.17:310.06:102.75:487:52Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun12:234.63:493.28:250.17:232.95:487:53Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon1:204.34:513.49:250.29:172.85:477:54Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:404.05:353.810:250.311:022.55:477:54Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed4:133.86:104.211:200.35:467:55Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu5:393.86:444.812:141.812:090.45:467:56Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri6:503.87:195.31:111.012:540.55:457:56Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat7:534.07:565.82:010.21:370.75:457:57Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun8:504.08:346.22:48-0.52:200.95:457:58Waning Crescent31Sun
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 6:36 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 87% 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 (87% 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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