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 4h 33m 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 - Feb 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:205.411:224.64:270.95:03-0.66:505:25Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat11:054.611:594.65:181.05:350.16:495:26Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun11:533.86:141.16:040.76:485:27Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon12:384.512:513.17:211.26:321.46:475:28Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:224.42:262.58:491.26:561.96:475:29Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:184.310:361.06:465:29Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu3:314.211:580.76:455:30Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri4:454.47:573.012:490.36:445:31Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat5:434.68:133.21:27-0.16:435:32Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun6:294.98:303.312:252.41:57-0.36:425:33Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon7:065.18:473.51:042.22:24-0.56:415:34Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue7:405.39:063.71:391.92:49-0.66:405:35New Moon12Tue
13Wed8:135.49:263.92:121.63:14-0.76:395:36New Moon13Wed
14Thu8:455.49:484.12:451.33:38-0.66:385:37New Moon14Thu
15Fri9:185.210:134.33:211.14:02-0.46:375:38New Moon15Fri
16Sat9:534.910:394.53:590.94:26-0.16:365:39Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun10:314.411:084.74:410.84:510.36:355:40Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon11:163.811:424.85:300.85:170.86:345:41Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:123.16:300.85:441.36:335:41Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed12:254.81:422.57:490.86:141.86:325:42First Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:224.84:322.39:330.67:042.36:315:43First Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:414.86:252.711:060.19:222.56:305:44First Quarter22Fri
23Sat4:095.07:033.112:11-0.46:295:45Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun5:245.37:343.512:59-0.96:285:46Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon6:245.68:043.912:211.91:40-1.16:275:47Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue7:155.88:344.31:151.42:17-1.26:255:47Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed8:015.89:034.62:020.92:51-1.16:245:48Full Moon27Wed
28Thu8:455.69:334.82:470.53:23-0.86:235:49Full Moon28Thu
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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