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 3h 33m at 2:02 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 9:03 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410092
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - Oct 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:253.33:044.78:343.111:200.46:486:38First Quarter1Mon
2Tue6:553.74:434.611:033.26:496:36First Quarter2Tue
3Wed7:364.06:044.712:300.312:332.86:506:35First Quarter3Wed
4Thu8:054.27:024.81:210.11:252.46:506:34Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri8:294.47:465.02:000.12:032.06:516:32Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat8:494.68:235.02:310.22:351.66:526:31Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun9:084.78:565.02:560.33:041.36:526:30Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon9:254.99:284.83:190.53:331.06:536:29Full Moon8Mon
9Tue9:445.19:594.63:390.74:020.86:546:27Full Moon9Tue
10Wed10:035.210:334.33:591.04:330.66:556:26Full Moon10Wed
11Thu10:235.311:094.04:191.35:060.56:556:25Full Moon11Thu
12Fri10:465.311:513.64:381.75:430.56:566:24Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat11:105.24:562.06:270.66:576:22Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun12:443.211:39 AM5.15:112.47:220.76:586:21Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon2:122.912:164.95:172.78:380.86:596:20Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue1:154.710:110.76:596:19Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed2:554.511:270.57:006:17Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu7:053.74:394.611:093.27:016:16Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri7:194.15:564.912:210.212:222.67:026:15Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat7:404.56:575.21:05-0.11:141.97:036:14Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun8:055.07:505.31:43-0.22:001.17:036:13Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon8:335.58:415.32:18-0.12:460.47:046:12Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue9:036.09:315.12:520.13:31-0.27:056:11New Moon23Tue
24Wed9:356.310:224.83:260.54:18-0.67:066:10New Moon24Wed
25Thu10:096.411:164.44:000.95:06-0.87:076:08New Moon25Thu
26Fri10:456.34:351.55:57-0.77:076:07Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat12:163.911:24 AM6.05:102.06:53-0.57:086:06Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun1:303.511:08 AM5.64:492.56:59-0.16:095:05Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon2:113.412:015.05:393.08:170.26:105:04First Quarter29Mon
30Tue4:123.51:194.57:253.39:370.36:115:03First Quarter30Tue
31Wed5:193.93:024.29:553.210:440.46:125:02First Quarter31Wed
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 72% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (72% illuminated). This places Santa Catalina Island, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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