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 1h 09m at 2:02 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:225.31:454.67:15-0.17:391.66:067:53Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu1:224.52:344.87:570.59:021.56:077:52First Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:373.73:305.08:431.210:361.26:087:51First Quarter3Fri
4Sat4:193.24:305.29:381.86:097:51First Quarter4Sat
5Sun6:193.05:335.312:050.710:47 AM2.26:097:50First Quarter5Sun
6Mon7:503.36:315.51:150.212:042.56:107:49Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue8:483.57:235.72:10-0.21:102.56:117:48Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed9:293.78:095.82:54-0.52:032.46:117:47Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu10:023.88:495.93:33-0.62:462.36:127:46Full Moon9Thu
10Fri10:303.99:265.84:07-0.63:242.16:137:45Full Moon10Fri
11Sat10:574.09:595.74:37-0.53:582.06:137:44Full Moon11Sat
12Sun11:224.010:325.55:06-0.44:321.96:147:43Full Moon12Sun
13Mon11:484.111:035.25:33-0.15:061.86:157:42Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue12:144.15:580.25:431.96:167:41Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:414.26:230.66:251.96:167:39Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:104.31:104.26:471.07:161.96:177:38Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:513.71:444.37:091.58:221.96:187:37Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat1:473.22:254.37:321.99:561.86:187:36Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:382.73:224.47:582.311:401.46:197:35Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:314.66:207:34Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue8:033.15:404.912:500.911:00 AM2.96:207:33Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed8:313.46:385.41:380.312:242.86:217:31Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu8:573.67:305.92:18-0.21:232.56:227:30Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri9:233.98:176.32:56-0.72:112.16:227:29Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat9:524.29:026.53:32-0.92:581.76:237:28New Moon25Sat
26Sun10:234.59:486.54:08-1.03:441.36:247:26New Moon26Sun
27Mon10:564.810:346.24:44-0.94:321.06:257:25New Moon27Mon
28Tue11:315.011:235.75:19-0.65:240.86:257:24Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:095.25:55-0.16:200.86:267:23Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu12:154.912:505.36:320.67:240.86:277:21Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri1:184.11:375.27:101.38:420.86:277:20First Quarter31Fri
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 5:32 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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