Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : 12:23 pm (2.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 22m at 9:03 am (3.1 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 - Jan 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:346.09:283.51:192.03:00-0.96:574:56New Moon1Sun
2Mon8:095.910:073.51:582.23:37-1.06:584:57New Moon2Mon
3Tue8:435.810:443.52:342.24:12-0.96:584:58New Moon3Tue
4Wed9:175.611:213.43:102.34:47-0.76:584:59New Moon4Wed
5Thu9:515.411:583.43:462.35:21-0.46:584:59Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri10:255.14:242.45:56-0.26:585:00Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:383.411:01 AM4.65:082.56:310.26:585:01Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun1:213.511:39 AM4.16:032.67:070.56:585:02Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon2:063.612:283.67:192.67:440.96:585:03First Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:513.81:413.09:002.48:251.36:585:04First Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:354.03:352.710:381.99:121.66:585:05First Quarter11Wed
12Thu4:164.45:292.611:461.310:061.96:585:05First Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:574.76:472.812:340.66:585:06Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat5:385.27:423.11:15-0.16:585:07Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun6:195.68:253.31:55-0.76:585:08Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon7:026.09:043.512:452.12:34-1.26:575:09Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue7:466.49:433.61:332.03:15-1.56:575:10Full Moon17Tue
18Wed8:316.610:223.82:201.93:56-1.76:575:11Full Moon18Wed
19Thu9:176.511:033.93:081.74:37-1.66:565:12Full Moon19Thu
20Fri10:046.211:474.03:591.65:19-1.36:565:13Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat10:545.74:561.66:01-0.96:565:14Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:334.211:48 AM5.06:001.66:45-0.36:555:15Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon1:224.412:524.17:171.67:300.46:555:16Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:164.62:163.38:491.48:201.06:545:17Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:144.74:092.810:261.09:201.66:545:18Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu4:134.96:022.811:480.410:292.06:535:19Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri5:105.17:213.112:48-0.16:535:20Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat6:015.38:133.31:36-0.56:525:21Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun6:475.48:513.412:362.22:16-0.86:525:22Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon7:275.59:213.51:222.22:51-0.96:515:23Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue8:045.69:483.62:012.13:23-0.96:505:23New Moon31Tue
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 10:43 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 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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