Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 05m at 1:10 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 8:05 am (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (63% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410092
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - Nov 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:006.08:534.41:490.92:50-0.46:125:02New Moon1Sat
2Sun8:306.39:454.12:191.33:34-0.86:135:01New Moon2Sun
3Mon9:046.510:423.82:511.64:22-0.96:145:00New Moon3Mon
4Tue9:436.411:503.53:252.05:17-0.86:154:59Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed10:296.14:032.46:20-0.66:164:58Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu1:173.311:24 AM5.74:512.87:32-0.46:174:58Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri3:023.412:365.26:143.18:49-0.26:184:57First Quarter7Fri
8Sat4:213.82:114.78:323.29:59-0.16:194:56First Quarter8Sat
9Sun5:084.23:464.510:232.710:560.16:194:55First Quarter9Sun
10Mon5:444.65:044.411:352.011:420.36:204:55Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue6:155.06:074.412:281.46:214:54Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed6:435.37:004.312:200.51:130.86:224:53Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu7:095.67:484.112:530.91:520.36:234:53Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri7:335.78:323.91:211.22:280.06:244:52Full Moon14Fri
15Sat7:565.89:143.81:471.63:02-0.36:254:51Full Moon15Sat
16Sun8:195.89:563.62:111.93:36-0.36:264:51Full Moon16Sun
17Mon8:445.810:413.42:342.24:10-0.36:274:50Full Moon17Mon
18Tue9:115.611:323.22:562.44:48-0.26:284:50Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed9:395.43:182.75:300.06:294:49Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu12:383.110:12 AM5.13:382.96:190.36:304:49Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri10:504.87:160.56:314:48Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat11:404.48:180.66:314:48Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun4:513.512:554.17:423.49:160.76:324:48Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon5:023.82:323.89:543.110:050.76:334:47Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue5:174.14:003.711:032.510:460.86:344:47Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed5:354.55:133.711:521.811:220.96:354:47Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu5:565.06:143.812:351.06:364:46Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri6:225.57:113.81:160.26:374:46Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat6:526.08:053.812:321.31:59-0.56:384:46Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun7:266.58:583.81:091.52:43-1.16:394:46New Moon30Sun
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 4:37 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 63% 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 First Quarter (63% 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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