Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : 5:58 am (-1.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 20m at 10:45 pm (6.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:55 am
Moon phase : New Moon (3% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410092
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - May 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:303.16:03-0.44:502.26:057:36Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu1:272.96:46-0.15:162.46:047:37Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri2:432.87:350.15:462.66:037:37Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:194.44:222.98:330.46:412.86:027:38Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun1:114.05:303.19:360.58:542.96:017:39Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:283.76:013.410:360.611:012.76:007:40Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue4:043.56:243.711:260.76:007:41Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed5:273.56:464.112:132.112:080.75:597:41Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu6:343.57:094.61:021.512:440.85:587:42Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri7:313.67:355.11:440.81:180.95:577:43Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat8:233.78:055.52:250.11:521.15:567:44Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun9:143.78:395.93:06-0.52:271.35:557:44New Moon12Sun
13Mon10:043.79:166.23:48-1.03:051.45:557:45New Moon13Mon
14Tue10:553.69:576.44:34-1.43:441.65:547:46New Moon14Tue
15Wed11:503.510:426.35:22-1.54:281.85:537:46New Moon15Wed
16Thu12:493.46:13-1.45:182.15:527:47Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri1:553.47:08-1.26:182.35:527:48Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat12:275.53:043.58:07-0.87:382.45:517:49Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun1:324.94:113.89:09-0.59:172.45:517:49First Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:504.45:084.110:10-0.110:562.05:507:50First Quarter20Mon
21Tue4:183.95:554.511:070.35:497:51First Quarter21Tue
22Wed5:443.66:354.912:161.411:57 AM0.75:497:51Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu6:593.57:115.21:170.812:421.05:487:52Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri8:033.47:435.42:080.21:211.35:487:53Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat8:573.48:145.52:50-0.21:571.65:477:54Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun9:443.48:435.63:29-0.52:291.85:477:54Full Moon26Sun
27Mon10:263.39:135.64:04-0.63:002.05:467:55Full Moon27Mon
28Tue11:063.39:435.54:39-0.73:312.15:467:55Full Moon28Tue
29Wed11:453.310:145.45:13-0.64:022.35:467:56Full Moon29Wed
30Thu12:263.25:49-0.54:352.45:457:57Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri1:113.26:27-0.35:112.55:457:57Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 2:21 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 3% 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 New Moon (3% 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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