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 : 11:06 am (2.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 54m at 8:05 am (2.9 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 - Jan 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:313.611:52 AM4.56:132.67:160.26:584:57Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu2:163.912:583.97:432.47:590.66:584:58Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:014.22:283.39:242.08:461.06:584:58Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:464.74:192.910:521.29:391.56:584:59Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun4:335.25:592.911:590.410:381.86:585:00Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon5:215.67:143.112:55-0.46:585:01Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue6:096.18:123.41:44-1.16:585:02Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed6:576.49:013.612:352.12:30-1.56:585:02Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu7:456.69:453.71:292.03:15-1.76:585:03New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:316.610:273.82:192.03:58-1.76:585:04New Moon10Fri
11Sat9:176.411:083.83:091.94:40-1.56:585:05New Moon11Sat
12Sun10:026.011:503.93:581.95:21-1.16:585:06Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon10:465.54:491.96:00-0.66:585:07Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:333.911:31 AM4.85:442.06:38-0.16:585:08Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed1:174.012:204.06:502.17:140.56:575:09Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu2:024.11:223.38:122.07:511.16:575:10First Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:494.22:592.79:531.88:301.76:575:11First Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:384.35:192.511:251.39:202.16:575:11First Quarter18Sat
19Sun4:274.57:062.712:270.86:565:12First Quarter19Sun
20Mon5:134.68:022.91:110.36:565:13Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:564.98:353.11:47-0.16:565:14Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed6:365.19:013.212:232.52:19-0.46:555:15Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu7:145.49:253.31:062.42:49-0.76:555:16Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri7:505.69:503.41:432.33:19-0.96:545:17Full Moon24Fri
25Sat8:255.810:163.52:192.13:49-1.06:545:18Full Moon25Sat
26Sun9:005.810:443.62:551.94:19-1.06:535:19Full Moon26Sun
27Mon9:365.711:143.83:341.84:49-0.86:535:20Full Moon27Mon
28Tue10:145.411:453.94:171.75:20-0.66:525:21Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed10:564.95:071.75:50-0.26:515:22Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu12:204.111:44 AM4.26:061.66:220.46:515:23Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri1:004.312:473.47:211.56:561.06:505:24Third Quarter31Fri
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 9:35 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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