Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 57m at 11:06 am (2.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:304.611:194.85:210.35:251.36:287:19Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon11:544.611:554.35:440.86:031.36:287:18Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:184.66:051.26:471.46:297:16Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:363.712:454.66:231.77:421.56:307:15Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu1:303.11:174.46:352.29:001.66:307:14Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:282.72:034.36:242.610:541.56:317:12Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:234.36:327:11Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun4:584.412:231.16:327:10Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon8:333.56:094.81:150.612:183.16:337:08Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue8:423.77:015.21:530.21:102.76:347:07Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed8:574.07:455.62:25-0.11:512.36:347:06Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu9:174.28:275.92:55-0.42:301.86:357:04Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri9:394.69:096.03:25-0.53:091.36:367:03New Moon13Fri
14Sat10:054.99:515.93:55-0.53:510.96:367:01New Moon14Sat
15Sun10:335.210:365.54:25-0.24:360.56:377:00New Moon15Sun
16Mon11:055.511:245.04:560.25:250.36:386:59Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue11:395.65:270.76:200.36:386:57Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed12:204.312:185.66:001.37:240.36:396:56Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu1:303.61:055.56:352.08:430.46:406:55First Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:163.12:075.27:182.610:190.46:406:53First Quarter20Fri
21Sat5:493.23:335.08:453.011:480.26:416:52First Quarter21Sat
22Sun7:113.65:085.011:093.16:426:50First Quarter22Sun
23Mon7:514.06:245.212:54-0.112:382.76:426:49Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue8:214.37:215.41:43-0.31:342.36:436:48Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed8:484.58:075.52:23-0.32:171.86:446:46Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu9:124.78:475.42:56-0.22:531.46:456:45Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri9:344.89:225.33:240.03:271.16:456:44Full Moon27Fri
28Sat9:545.09:565.03:490.33:590.96:466:42Full Moon28Sat
29Sun10:145.110:294.74:110.64:320.76:476:41Full Moon29Sun
30Mon10:345.211:044.34:311.05:040.76:476:39Full Moon30Mon
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 2:34 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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