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 1h 28m 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 - Mar 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:134.37:523.012:330.16:215:50First Quarter1Fri
2Sat5:224.78:003.31:11-0.46:205:51Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun6:165.18:173.512:172.41:44-0.86:195:52Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon7:025.68:393.81:031.92:17-1.16:185:53Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue7:465.99:044.21:461.42:49-1.26:165:54Full Moon5Tue
6Wed8:295.99:324.52:290.93:20-1.26:155:54Full Moon6Wed
7Thu9:135.810:024.83:130.53:52-0.96:145:55Full Moon7Thu
8Fri9:595.310:355.14:010.24:25-0.46:135:56Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat10:494.611:125.24:520.04:570.26:115:57Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun11:453.911:525.25:490.05:300.86:105:58Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon12:583.16:570.16:051.56:095:58Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue12:415.02:552.68:220.26:492.26:075:59Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:464.75:372.810:020.18:252.76:066:00Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:164.56:493.211:28-0.210:482.76:056:01Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri4:464.67:243.512:29-0.56:036:01Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat5:554.87:523.812:082.31:15-0.66:026:02Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun6:475.08:174.012:591.91:52-0.76:016:03Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon7:305.18:384.11:391.52:22-0.65:596:04Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue8:065.08:584.32:121.22:48-0.45:586:04New Moon19Tue
20Wed8:384.99:174.42:440.93:11-0.25:576:05New Moon20Wed
21Thu9:104.79:374.53:140.73:320.15:556:06New Moon21Thu
22Fri9:414.49:564.63:450.53:510.45:546:07New Moon22Fri
23Sat10:144.010:174.74:180.54:100.85:536:07Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun10:493.510:384.64:520.54:271.25:516:08Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon11:303.111:024.55:320.54:401.65:506:09Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue12:282.66:210.74:462.05:496:10Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed7:290.85:476:10First Quarter27Wed
28Thu12:134.29:120.85:466:11First Quarter28Thu
29Fri1:314.010:470.55:456:12First Quarter29Fri
30Sat3:244.17:083.311:460.111:092.75:436:13First Quarter30Sat
31Sun4:504.47:153.612:28-0.35:426:13Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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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