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 5h 04m 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 - May 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:433.610:075.44:36-0.33:591.46:057:36New Moon1Tue
2Wed11:263.410:345.45:12-0.44:231.76:047:37New Moon2Wed
3Thu12:173.15:53-0.44:472.06:037:38Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri1:222.96:41-0.45:142.36:027:39Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat2:552.87:39-0.35:482.66:017:40Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:334.94:503.08:49-0.27:032.96:007:40First Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:414.65:503.310:03-0.19:342.95:597:41First Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:144.36:233.711:10-0.211:242.55:587:42First Quarter8Tue
9Wed4:484.36:534.212:04-0.25:577:43First Quarter9Wed
10Thu6:064.37:234.712:361.812:50-0.15:567:43Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri7:124.37:545.21:311.01:310.05:567:44Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat8:104.38:255.72:200.22:090.35:557:45Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun9:054.28:586.03:07-0.52:450.65:547:46Full Moon13Sun
14Mon9:574.19:316.13:52-0.93:201.05:537:46Full Moon14Mon
15Tue10:503.810:066.14:37-1.23:551.45:537:47Full Moon15Tue
16Wed11:443.610:425.95:22-1.24:311.85:527:48Full Moon16Wed
17Thu12:433.46:09-1.05:072.25:517:48Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri1:523.27:00-0.75:472.55:517:49Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:005.13:163.27:56-0.36:402.85:507:50Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:484.64:443.38:580.08:123.05:497:51Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:514.15:443.510:020.310:222.95:497:51Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:163.76:203.811:010.511:542.55:487:52Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed4:463.56:474.011:500.65:487:53Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu6:003.47:094.312:512.012:290.85:477:53Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri7:003.47:304.61:331.51:021.05:477:54Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat7:503.47:514.92:081.01:311.15:467:55Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun8:363.58:145.22:420.51:581.35:467:55Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon9:193.58:395.53:150.02:261.55:467:56Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue10:023.49:075.73:49-0.42:551.75:457:57New Moon29Tue
30Wed10:473.49:385.84:26-0.73:251.95:457:57New Moon30Wed
31Thu11:353.310:145.95:05-0.93:582.15:457:58New Moon31Thu
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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