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 : in 3h 20m at 9:54 am (2.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:203.65:095.111:143.16:486:39First Quarter1Thu
2Fri7:404.06:225.412:51-0.212:342.66:486:37Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat8:044.57:205.61:35-0.41:291.96:496:36Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun8:304.98:115.72:12-0.42:161.26:506:35Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon8:575.38:595.52:46-0.33:010.66:506:33Full Moon5Mon
6Tue9:255.79:445.23:180.03:440.16:516:32Full Moon6Tue
7Wed9:545.910:304.83:480.44:27-0.16:526:31Full Moon7Wed
8Thu10:236.011:184.34:170.95:11-0.26:536:30Full Moon8Thu
9Fri10:525.94:441.55:57-0.16:536:28Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat12:113.811:23 AM5.65:102.06:470.26:546:27Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun1:183.311:55 AM5.25:312.57:480.56:556:26Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon3:133.012:334.85:353.09:090.86:566:24Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:334.410:440.86:566:23Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed7:363.63:244.110:143.511:560.76:576:22Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu7:323.85:074.112:063.26:586:21Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri7:434.06:124.312:430.612:532.76:596:19Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat7:564.26:594.51:180.51:282.27:006:18Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun8:104.57:404.61:450.51:591.77:006:17Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon8:254.88:174.62:090.62:301.27:016:16Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue8:425.18:544.62:310.73:020.87:026:15Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed9:025.49:324.42:530.93:350.37:036:14New Moon21Wed
22Thu9:235.710:134.23:151.24:110.07:046:13New Moon22Thu
23Fri9:485.910:593.93:391.54:51-0.27:046:11New Moon23Fri
24Sat10:176.011:513.64:031.85:35-0.37:056:10Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun9:505.911:583.23:292.25:27-0.26:065:09Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon10:305.73:562.56:30-0.16:075:08Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue1:373.111:22 AM5.44:272.97:470.06:085:07Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed12:375.09:090.16:095:06First Quarter28Wed
29Thu4:563.62:194.88:273.310:170.06:095:05First Quarter29Thu
30Fri5:274.03:554.710:252.811:110.06:105:04First Quarter30Fri
31Sat5:564.55:104.711:352.111:550.16:115:03Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 1:31 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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