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 1h 49m 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 - Dec 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:336.79:213.81:171.82:57-1.46:394:46Full Moon1Sat
2Sun8:176.910:143.82:011.93:45-1.66:404:46Full Moon2Sun
3Mon9:036.811:083.72:482.04:34-1.66:414:46Full Moon3Mon
4Tue9:526.63:392.25:25-1.36:424:46Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:063.710:44 AM6.14:362.36:18-0.96:434:46Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu1:063.811:41 AM5.45:452.57:13-0.46:444:46Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri2:084.012:474.77:112.58:080.16:444:46Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:084.22:074.08:502.39:020.66:454:46Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun4:004.53:403.510:241.99:551.16:464:46Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon4:454.85:113.211:371.310:441.56:474:46Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue5:245.16:283.212:330.76:474:46Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed5:585.37:303.21:180.26:484:47Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu6:305.48:183.312:072.11:56-0.16:494:47Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri7:005.58:583.312:432.32:30-0.46:494:47Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat7:305.69:333.41:162.43:02-0.56:504:47New Moon15Sat
16Sun8:015.710:063.41:482.43:34-0.66:514:48New Moon16Sun
17Mon8:325.710:403.42:202.44:06-0.66:514:48New Moon17Mon
18Tue9:055.611:163.42:532.44:39-0.56:524:48New Moon18Tue
19Wed9:375.511:533.43:282.55:13-0.46:534:49Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu10:115.24:072.55:48-0.26:534:49Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:343.510:48 AM4.94:532.66:230.06:544:50Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat1:153.611:31 AM4.45:542.66:590.36:544:50Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun1:583.812:273.87:152.67:380.76:554:51First Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:414.11:493.28:552.38:221.16:554:51First Quarter24Mon
25Tue3:254.53:402.810:271.69:121.56:554:52First Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:105.05:282.811:370.810:101.86:564:53First Quarter26Wed
27Thu4:575.56:483.012:330.06:564:53Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri5:455.97:483.21:22-0.76:564:54Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat6:336.48:373.512:082.02:08-1.36:574:55Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun7:226.79:223.71:032.02:53-1.76:574:55Full Moon30Sun
31Mon8:106.810:023.91:561.93:37-1.86:574:56Full Moon31Mon
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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