Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:02 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 23m at 6:03 pm (4.9 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 - Feb 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:505.08:253.11:39-0.36:495:25Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat6:355.48:503.312:222.42:13-0.86:485:26Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun7:175.89:163.51:092.22:46-1.16:485:27Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon7:596.19:443.71:521.93:20-1.36:475:28Full Moon4Mon
5Tue8:406.210:143.92:341.73:54-1.46:465:29Full Moon5Tue
6Wed9:226.110:474.13:181.44:28-1.36:455:30Full Moon6Wed
7Thu10:065.811:224.34:061.25:03-0.96:455:31Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri10:525.24:581.15:37-0.46:445:32Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat12:004.511:45 AM4.45:591.16:130.26:435:33Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun12:434.712:503.57:111.06:510.96:425:34Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:334.72:252.88:420.97:361.66:415:35Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:344.84:482.610:230.58:422.16:405:36Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:464.96:422.911:470.010:232.46:395:36Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu4:585.17:393.212:48-0.56:385:37Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri6:015.38:173.51:36-0.96:375:38Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat6:535.58:473.712:512.22:16-1.06:365:39Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun7:375.69:143.81:381.92:51-1.16:355:40New Moon17Sun
18Mon8:165.69:393.92:171.63:22-1.06:345:41New Moon18Mon
19Tue8:515.510:034.02:531.43:50-0.86:335:42New Moon19Tue
20Wed9:245.310:274.13:271.34:15-0.56:325:43New Moon20Wed
21Thu9:564.910:504.14:001.24:39-0.16:315:44Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri10:274.511:144.24:361.25:010.36:305:44Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat11:013.911:394.25:141.25:210.76:285:45Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun11:383.45:581.35:381.26:275:46Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon12:064.112:272.86:541.35:501.76:265:47Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue12:394.12:082.28:171.45:422.16:255:48First Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:264.010:171.16:245:49First Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:434.011:430.76:225:50First Quarter28Thu
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 10:02 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 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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