Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 35m at 12:23 pm (2.8 ft)
Next high tide : 6:52 pm (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (80% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410092
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - Dec 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:495.97:384.012:270.91:40-0.16:394:46Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri7:216.18:294.01:051.22:23-0.66:404:46New Moon2Fri
3Sat7:536.29:183.91:401.53:03-0.86:414:46New Moon3Sat
4Sun8:256.210:053.72:141.83:43-0.96:424:46New Moon4Sun
5Mon8:576.010:543.62:472.14:23-0.86:434:46New Moon5Mon
6Tue9:305.811:453.43:202.35:04-0.66:434:46Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed10:045.43:542.65:48-0.36:444:46Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu12:443.310:40 AM5.04:322.86:350.06:454:46Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri1:523.311:21 AM4.65:223.07:260.36:464:46Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat3:033.412:134.16:443.28:200.66:464:46First Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:593.71:283.78:463.19:130.86:474:46First Quarter11Sun
12Mon4:373.93:033.410:292.710:021.06:484:46First Quarter12Mon
13Tue5:054.24:323.211:322.110:451.26:494:47First Quarter13Tue
14Wed5:314.65:423.212:161.56:494:47Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu5:564.96:403.312:540.96:504:47Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri6:235.37:313.41:300.36:514:48Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat6:525.78:173.512:331.72:06-0.36:514:48Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun7:256.09:033.61:091.82:44-0.86:524:48Full Moon18Sun
19Mon8:006.39:493.61:461.93:24-1.16:524:49Full Moon19Mon
20Tue8:396.410:373.62:252.04:07-1.36:534:49Full Moon20Tue
21Wed9:226.411:293.63:082.14:53-1.36:534:50Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu10:086.23:562.25:42-1.16:544:50Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri12:243.610:59 AM5.74:542.46:33-0.86:544:51Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat1:243.811:57 AM5.26:062.57:27-0.46:554:51Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun2:254.01:084.57:372.48:230.06:554:52Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:234.32:353.99:182.19:200.56:564:52Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue4:154.74:113.510:471.510:160.96:564:53Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed5:015.15:393.311:570.811:081.36:564:54Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu5:435.56:523.412:520.16:574:54Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri6:235.77:523.51:39-0.46:574:55Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat7:005.98:453.512:421.82:21-0.86:574:56Waning Crescent31Sat
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 3:37 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 80% 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 (80% 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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