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 22m at 5:58 am (-1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 12:24 pm (4.3 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 - Nov 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:256.18:234.31:151.02:17-0.46:125:02Full Moon1Thu
2Fri7:586.59:144.21:481.33:02-0.96:135:01Full Moon2Fri
3Sat8:356.710:094.02:231.53:49-1.16:145:00Full Moon3Sat
4Sun9:156.711:093.73:011.94:40-1.16:154:59Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon10:006.53:422.25:37-0.96:164:58Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:203.510:52 AM6.04:322.56:41-0.66:174:58Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed1:433.511:54 AM5.55:402.87:50-0.36:184:57Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu3:073.71:124.97:223.09:010.06:194:56Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri4:124.02:444.59:182.710:040.36:194:55Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat5:004.44:124.210:482.210:570.56:204:55Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun5:374.85:264.111:521.511:400.86:214:54Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon6:095.16:274.012:420.96:224:53Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue6:375.47:193.912:171.11:240.46:234:53Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed7:035.68:053.812:481.42:010.16:244:52Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu7:285.78:463.71:151.72:35-0.26:254:51New Moon15Thu
16Fri7:525.89:263.61:412.03:08-0.36:264:51New Moon16Fri
17Sat8:175.710:053.52:062.23:41-0.36:274:50New Moon17Sat
18Sun8:445.710:473.42:312.34:16-0.36:284:50New Moon18Sun
19Mon9:145.511:343.22:572.54:54-0.16:294:49Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue9:455.33:242.75:360.06:304:49Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:313.210:20 AM5.13:552.86:220.26:314:48Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu1:413.211:00 AM4.84:353.07:130.46:314:48Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri2:533.311:52 AM4.45:513.28:050.66:324:48First Quarter23Fri
24Sat3:423.61:054.07:563.18:570.76:334:47First Quarter24Sat
25Sun4:143.92:413.69:482.79:450.96:344:47First Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:424.34:133.511:012.110:291.16:354:47First Quarter26Mon
27Tue5:104.85:313.511:551.311:111.36:364:46Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed5:415.46:363.612:410.46:374:46Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu6:155.97:353.71:26-0.46:384:46Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri6:536.48:293.812:341.62:11-1.06:394:46Full Moon30Fri
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 9:11 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 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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