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 3h 25m 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 - May 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:504.45:483.710:38-0.210:562.46:057:36First Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:224.16:324.011:400.06:047:37First Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:443.97:064.412:181.912:290.36:037:38Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:523.87:354.71:161.31:090.56:027:38Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat7:473.88:014.92:020.81:420.86:017:39Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun8:343.78:245.12:410.32:101.16:007:40Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon9:173.68:465.23:160.02:351.45:597:41Full Moon7Mon
8Tue9:563.59:095.33:48-0.32:581.65:587:41Full Moon8Tue
9Wed10:353.49:335.44:20-0.43:221.85:587:42Full Moon9Wed
10Thu11:143.210:005.34:54-0.53:472.05:577:43Full Moon10Thu
11Fri11:573.110:295.25:29-0.44:122.25:567:44Full Moon11Fri
12Sat12:463.06:08-0.34:382.45:557:44Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun1:472.96:52-0.25:082.55:547:45Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon3:022.97:410.05:482.75:547:46Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:214.64:163.08:360.17:092.95:537:47Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed1:194.25:023.39:320.39:152.95:527:47Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:393.95:343.710:250.411:012.45:527:48Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri4:123.66:024.211:140.55:517:49Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat5:383.56:324.712:131.711:58 AM0.75:507:50Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun6:513.67:045.31:090.912:390.95:507:50Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon7:563.67:395.81:580.11:211.15:497:51Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue8:553.78:186.32:46-0.72:021.35:497:52Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed9:513.78:596.53:33-1.32:451.55:487:52New Moon23Wed
24Thu10:463.79:436.64:21-1.63:291.75:487:53New Moon24Thu
25Fri11:413.610:306.55:10-1.74:171.95:477:54New Moon25Fri
26Sat12:393.56:02-1.65:082.15:477:54Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun1:403.56:55-1.36:082.35:467:55Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:135.62:443.67:50-0.97:212.45:467:56Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue1:125.03:483.88:46-0.48:502.45:467:56First Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:204.34:444.09:420.110:282.25:457:57First Quarter30Wed
31Thu3:413.75:324.310:360.511:531.75:457:57First Quarter31Thu
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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