Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:10 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 15m at 5:08 pm (4.8 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 - Mar 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:585.210:374.94:000.44:27-0.46:225:50Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon10:414.611:084.94:460.44:550.26:215:51Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue11:283.811:394.85:350.45:210.96:195:52Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:233.16:300.65:421.56:185:52Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:134.61:502.57:400.85:512.16:175:53First Quarter5Thu
6Fri12:544.39:220.96:165:54First Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:584.011:110.76:145:55First Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:403.97:543.212:170.36:135:56First Quarter8Sun
9Mon5:064.17:593.312:590.06:125:56Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue6:034.48:103.512:222.51:31-0.26:115:57Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed6:444.78:233.612:582.21:57-0.46:095:58Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu7:205.08:393.91:291.82:21-0.46:085:59Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri7:535.18:554.12:001.42:43-0.56:076:00Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:265.19:144.42:311.03:05-0.46:056:00Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:594.99:354.63:050.73:27-0.16:046:01Full Moon15Sun
16Mon9:354.69:584.83:410.43:490.26:036:02Full Moon16Mon
17Tue10:154.210:235.04:200.24:110.66:016:03Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:003.610:535.15:040.14:341.16:006:03Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu11:563.011:295.05:570.24:561.55:596:04Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri1:222.57:060.25:162.05:576:05Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:174.98:380.25:566:06Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:314.710:180.05:556:06Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:154.66:473.311:32-0.410:492.65:536:07Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:474.87:093.712:25-0.75:526:08Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:555.17:354.112:042.11:07-0.95:516:09Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:505.38:014.512:571.41:44-1.05:496:09Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri7:395.48:284.81:430.82:17-0.85:486:10New Moon27Fri
28Sat8:235.28:555.12:260.32:47-0.55:476:11New Moon28Sat
29Sun9:064.99:225.33:080.03:160.05:456:11New Moon29Sun
30Mon9:494.49:495.33:49-0.23:420.55:446:12New Moon30Mon
31Tue10:333.910:165.24:30-0.34:071.05:436:13Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 9:09 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 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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