Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 37m at 5:34 pm (1.7 ft)
Next high tide : 11:32 pm (5.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:56 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (8% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410092
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - Mar 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:173.26:210.25:371.36:225:50Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri12:115.11:502.67:390.36:131.96:205:51First Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:095.04:332.59:180.27:122.46:195:52First Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:304.86:212.910:55-0.19:352.66:185:53First Quarter4Sun
5Mon4:034.87:023.312:04-0.46:175:53First Quarter5Mon
6Tue5:225.07:333.712:54-0.76:155:54Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed6:225.28:004.012:281.91:34-0.86:145:55Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu7:115.38:264.21:171.52:08-0.86:135:56Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri7:525.38:504.41:581.12:38-0.76:115:57Full Moon9Fri
10Sat8:305.19:134.62:350.73:03-0.46:105:57Full Moon10Sat
11Sun9:054.99:354.73:110.53:270.06:095:58Full Moon11Sun
12Mon9:404.59:564.83:460.43:480.36:085:59Full Moon12Mon
13Tue10:144.010:184.84:210.34:080.86:066:00Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed10:513.510:414.74:570.44:261.26:056:00Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu11:323.011:064.55:380.54:401.66:046:01Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri12:272.66:280.74:461.96:026:02Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat7:400.96:016:03Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun12:174.19:270.96:006:04Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:373.911:000.75:586:04Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:343.97:143.111:540.311:062.75:576:05Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed4:554.27:153.412:310.05:566:06Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu5:514.67:283.712:022.21:02-0.35:546:06Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri6:374.97:464.112:441.71:31-0.45:536:07Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat7:215.18:084.61:251.01:59-0.55:526:08Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun8:045.18:345.02:050.42:28-0.35:506:09New Moon25Sun
26Mon8:494.99:035.42:48-0.12:57-0.15:496:09New Moon26Mon
27Tue9:354.69:355.73:32-0.53:280.35:486:10New Moon27Tue
28Wed10:264.110:115.84:20-0.74:000.85:466:11Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu11:243.510:525.75:13-0.84:341.35:456:12Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri12:363.06:14-0.65:111.85:446:12Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat2:222.87:28-0.36:012.35:426:13First Quarter31Sat
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 8:33 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 8% 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 maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (8% illuminated). This places Santa Catalina Island, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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