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 5h 56m 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 - May 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:544.36:403.911:36-0.311:582.36:057:36Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri5:244.27:144.212:30-0.26:047:37Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat6:354.27:444.61:031.71:140.06:037:38Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun7:324.18:094.81:521.11:490.36:027:38Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon8:214.08:325.12:340.62:190.66:017:39Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue9:053.98:545.23:100.22:440.96:007:40Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed9:463.79:155.33:44-0.13:071.25:597:41New Moon7Wed
8Thu10:253.59:375.44:16-0.33:291.65:597:41New Moon8Thu
9Fri11:053.310:015.44:49-0.43:511.85:587:42New Moon9Fri
10Sat11:493.110:275.25:23-0.44:132.15:577:43New Moon10Sat
11Sun12:402.96:00-0.34:332.35:567:44Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon1:472.86:44-0.14:512.65:557:44Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue7:350.15:547:45Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed12:084.68:360.25:547:46Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu1:024.26:113.29:410.38:473.15:537:47First Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:224.06:183.510:400.310:582.85:527:47First Quarter16Fri
17Sat3:573.86:333.911:290.35:527:48First Quarter17Sat
18Sun5:213.76:534.312:102.212:100.45:517:49First Quarter18Sun
19Mon6:313.87:164.81:021.512:470.55:507:50Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue7:323.87:445.41:480.71:230.75:507:50Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed8:303.98:165.92:33-0.21:591.05:497:51Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu9:253.88:516.33:18-0.92:361.25:497:52Full Moon22Thu
23Fri10:213.79:306.54:05-1.43:151.55:487:52Full Moon23Fri
24Sat11:183.610:136.54:54-1.63:571.85:487:53Full Moon24Sat
25Sun12:193.55:45-1.64:422.15:477:54Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon1:253.46:40-1.55:352.45:477:54Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue2:383.47:39-1.16:432.65:467:55Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed12:515.33:513.68:42-0.78:152.75:467:56Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:014.74:533.99:44-0.410:022.55:467:56Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:244.25:424.210:430.011:362.15:457:57Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat4:523.86:224.511:350.45:457:57Third Quarter31Sat
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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