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 2h 42m at 11:58 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 6:05 am (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (53% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410092
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - May 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:123.69:325.54:06-0.43:221.46:057:37Full Moon1Sun
2Mon10:563.410:015.64:43-0.63:471.76:047:37Full Moon2Mon
3Tue11:453.210:335.65:24-0.74:141.96:037:38Full Moon3Tue
4Wed12:443.06:10-0.74:432.26:027:39Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu1:582.87:04-0.65:192.56:017:40Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri3:332.98:07-0.56:142.76:007:40Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:574.94:543.29:16-0.38:092.95:597:41Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:174.55:413.610:23-0.310:212.75:587:42Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:524.36:164.011:21-0.211:522.05:577:43Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue5:204.16:484.612:100.05:567:43Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed6:354.17:195.112:571.212:530.25:567:44Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu7:394.07:515.51:510.41:320.55:557:45Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri8:373.98:235.92:39-0.32:090.85:547:46Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat9:323.88:566.13:24-0.82:441.25:537:46New Moon14Sat
15Sun10:243.69:306.14:07-1.13:191.65:537:47New Moon15Sun
16Mon11:163.510:056.04:50-1.23:541.95:527:48New Moon16Mon
17Tue12:103.35:34-1.14:292.25:517:48Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed1:093.26:20-0.85:062.45:517:49Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu2:173.17:09-0.55:472.75:507:50Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:014.93:363.18:02-0.16:452.95:497:51Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:504.44:473.38:590.28:233.05:497:51First Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:514.05:333.59:560.410:202.85:487:52First Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:113.66:033.710:470.711:472.45:487:53First Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:373.36:274.011:300.95:477:53First Quarter24Tue
25Wed5:543.26:494.412:441.912:071.15:477:54Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu6:593.27:114.71:281.312:391.35:467:55Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri7:543.27:345.12:060.71:091.55:467:55Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat8:443.38:005.42:420.11:401.75:467:56Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun9:323.38:305.73:18-0.42:121.95:457:57Full Moon29Sun
30Mon10:183.39:045.93:56-0.82:452.05:457:57Full Moon30Mon
31Tue11:053.39:416.14:36-1.03:222.15:457:58Full Moon31Tue
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 3:01 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 53% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (53% illuminated). This places Santa Catalina Island, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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