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 6h 44m 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 - Aug 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:234.010:256.05:01-1.04:221.96:067:53Full Moon1Thu
2Fri11:564.111:045.75:36-0.75:041.96:077:52Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat12:294.16:08-0.35:471.96:087:52Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun1:014.26:390.16:342.06:087:51Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon12:194.61:354.27:070.67:282.06:097:50Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue1:023.92:114.27:341.28:362.06:107:49Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:573.32:524.38:001.710:091.96:107:48Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu3:332.83:424.38:282.211:521.66:117:47Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri6:342.74:434.49:092.66:127:46Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat8:212.95:434.71:031.110:49 AM2.96:137:45Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun8:533.26:375.01:490.612:172.96:137:44Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon9:163.47:235.42:270.21:152.76:147:43Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue9:373.68:055.73:00-0.21:592.56:157:42Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed10:003.88:446.03:32-0.52:392.26:157:41New Moon14Wed
15Thu10:254.09:236.24:03-0.73:192.06:167:40New Moon15Thu
16Fri10:524.210:036.24:34-0.84:001.76:177:39New Moon16Fri
17Sat11:224.410:455.95:06-0.74:451.56:177:37New Moon17Sat
18Sun11:544.611:295.45:38-0.45:341.36:187:36Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon12:284.86:100.06:291.26:197:35Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue12:194.81:085.06:430.67:351.26:207:34Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed1:204.01:535.17:191.28:571.16:207:33First Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:443.32:505.18:001.810:340.86:217:32First Quarter22Thu
23Fri4:552.94:015.28:582.46:227:30First Quarter23Fri
24Sat7:023.15:185.312:050.410:36 AM2.86:227:29First Quarter24Sat
25Sun8:073.56:285.61:13-0.112:142.86:237:28Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon8:473.87:265.82:06-0.51:232.56:247:27Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue9:194.08:156.02:49-0.72:142.26:247:25Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed9:484.28:576.03:27-0.72:571.96:257:24Full Moon28Wed
29Thu10:154.49:355.94:00-0.63:361.66:267:23Full Moon29Thu
30Fri10:414.510:115.74:29-0.44:121.46:267:22Full Moon30Fri
31Sat11:054.610:455.34:57-0.14:481.36:277:20Full Moon31Sat
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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