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 17m 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 - Jan 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:596.710:454.12:511.74:18-1.76:584:57Full Moon1Tue
2Wed9:466.411:284.23:431.75:01-1.46:584:57Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu10:345.84:371.75:42-0.96:584:58Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:134.311:24 AM5.15:371.76:23-0.36:584:59Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat1:014.312:184.26:461.87:040.36:585:00Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun1:514.41:263.48:081.87:461.06:585:01Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:444.53:022.89:451.58:321.66:585:01Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:394.65:092.611:151.19:292.06:585:02Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed4:334.76:522.712:210.66:585:03Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu5:224.97:503.01:090.26:585:04Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri6:065.18:273.11:47-0.26:585:05Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat6:445.28:543.312:282.42:19-0.46:585:06Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun7:205.49:183.41:092.32:49-0.66:585:07Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon7:535.69:423.51:452.23:17-0.76:585:08New Moon14Mon
15Tue8:265.610:073.62:192.13:45-0.76:575:08New Moon15Tue
16Wed8:575.610:333.72:531.94:12-0.76:575:09New Moon16Wed
17Thu9:295.411:013.83:281.94:39-0.66:575:10New Moon17Thu
18Fri10:025.111:303.94:071.85:06-0.36:575:11Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat10:384.74:501.85:340.06:565:12Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:014.111:19 AM4.15:421.86:010.46:565:13Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon12:374.312:113.56:471.76:310.96:565:14First Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:204.41:292.88:131.57:071.46:555:15First Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:134.73:442.49:561.17:581.96:555:16First Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:184.96:002.611:230.49:242.26:545:17First Quarter24Thu
25Fri4:265.37:082.912:25-0.36:545:18Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat5:305.77:513.31:15-0.96:535:19Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun6:276.18:283.612:112.11:59-1.46:535:20Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon7:196.49:033.91:101.82:40-1.66:525:21Full Moon28Mon
29Tue8:076.59:374.22:011.53:18-1.66:525:22Full Moon29Tue
30Wed8:536.310:124.42:501.23:55-1.56:515:23Full Moon30Wed
31Thu9:376.010:474.63:381.04:30-1.16:505:24Full Moon31Thu
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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