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 4h 55m 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 - Apr 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:294.75:503.19:59-0.28:542.95:416:14Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:114.56:303.511:17-0.411:012.65:406:15Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu4:444.67:003.812:13-0.65:386:15Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri5:534.87:274.112:112.012:57-0.65:376:16Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat6:474.97:524.41:001.41:33-0.55:366:17Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun7:324.98:154.71:410.92:03-0.35:346:17Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon8:124.78:374.92:180.52:290.05:336:18New Moon7Mon
8Tue8:494.58:585.02:530.22:530.35:326:19New Moon8Tue
9Wed9:264.19:195.13:270.03:150.75:306:20New Moon9Wed
10Thu10:033.89:405.14:01-0.13:341.15:296:20New Moon10Thu
11Fri10:423.410:025.04:35-0.13:521.55:286:21Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat11:273.010:264.85:130.04:071.95:276:22Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun12:292.75:570.24:142.25:256:23Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon11:284.36:550.55:246:23Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue8:160.65:236:24First Quarter15Tue
16Wed12:254.09:500.65:226:25First Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:143.86:443.310:580.410:472.95:216:26First Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:583.96:453.611:430.211:442.45:196:26First Quarter18Fri
19Sat5:094.16:553.912:180.05:186:27Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun6:034.47:124.312:261.812:48-0.15:176:28Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon6:524.57:334.81:061.11:180.05:166:29Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue7:394.67:585.31:460.41:470.15:156:29Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed8:264.58:265.72:27-0.32:170.45:146:30Full Moon23Wed
24Thu9:164.38:586.03:11-0.82:490.85:126:31Full Moon24Thu
25Fri10:093.99:346.13:58-1.13:221.25:116:32Full Moon25Fri
26Sat11:083.510:146.04:49-1.23:571.65:106:32Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun1:193.26:46-1.15:372.16:097:33Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon12:015.72:523.07:52-0.86:282.56:087:34Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue12:595.24:403.19:08-0.68:012.86:077:35Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:174.75:553.510:27-0.410:182.86:067:35Third Quarter30Wed
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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