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 6h 47m 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 - Jul 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:174.62:473.67:470.27:352.75:478:07Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu1:004.13:253.88:210.68:582.55:488:07First Quarter2Thu
3Fri1:583.64:034.18:561.010:322.25:488:07First Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:213.14:424.59:341.411:541.65:498:07First Quarter4Sat
5Sun5:102.85:234.910:201.75:498:07First Quarter5Sun
6Mon6:532.86:075.312:570.811:14 AM2.05:508:07Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue8:093.06:535.81:490.112:132.25:508:07Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed9:063.27:416.32:36-0.61:122.35:518:06Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu9:533.48:306.63:21-1.22:082.25:518:06Full Moon9Thu
10Fri10:373.69:196.84:06-1.53:022.15:528:06Full Moon10Fri
11Sat11:193.810:096.84:51-1.73:552.05:528:06Full Moon11Sat
12Sun12:024.05:35-1.64:501.95:538:05Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:464.16:18-1.45:481.95:538:05Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue1:314.37:01-0.96:521.85:548:05Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:425.22:184.57:44-0.38:061.85:558:04Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu1:434.43:084.78:260.49:331.75:558:04Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:593.64:004.99:101.111:081.35:568:03Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat4:433.04:535.09:591.75:568:03Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun6:432.95:465.112:330.910:58 AM2.25:578:02Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon8:163.06:365.21:370.412:032.55:588:02Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue9:143.27:215.42:260.01:042.75:588:01Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed9:523.48:025.53:06-0.31:532.65:598:01Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu10:213.58:395.63:41-0.42:342.66:008:00Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri10:463.69:135.74:12-0.53:092.46:008:00New Moon24Fri
25Sat11:103.69:465.74:40-0.53:432.36:017:59New Moon25Sat
26Sun11:353.710:185.65:08-0.44:162.26:027:58New Moon26Sun
27Mon12:003.85:35-0.34:522.26:027:58New Moon27Mon
28Tue12:273.96:01-0.15:302.16:037:57Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:544.06:260.16:142.16:047:56Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu1:234.16:500.57:072.16:047:55Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri12:374.11:564.37:150.98:142.06:057:55Waxing Crescent31Fri
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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