Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 10m at 4:40 pm (1.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:445.56:413.612:450.36:394:46Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon6:205.77:403.61:31-0.26:404:46Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue6:545.98:293.612:351.82:12-0.56:414:46Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed7:266.09:133.61:122.02:49-0.76:424:46New Moon4Wed
5Thu7:585.99:533.51:462.23:25-0.76:434:46New Moon5Thu
6Fri8:305.910:313.52:192.34:00-0.76:434:46New Moon6Fri
7Sat9:025.711:103.42:522.44:35-0.56:444:46New Moon7Sat
8Sun9:355.511:513.43:252.55:11-0.36:454:46Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:095.24:012.65:48-0.16:464:46Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue12:363.410:44 AM4.84:442.76:260.26:464:46Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed1:253.511:23 AM4.45:392.87:050.56:474:46Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu2:143.612:123.96:582.97:470.86:484:46First Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:003.81:243.48:422.78:301.16:494:47First Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:414.13:053.010:192.29:161.46:494:47First Quarter14Sat
15Sun4:184.54:492.911:261.610:051.76:504:47First Quarter15Sun
16Mon4:544.96:103.012:160.86:514:48Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue5:315.47:123.112:590.16:514:48Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed6:115.88:033.31:41-0.56:524:48Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu6:536.38:493.512:312.02:23-1.16:524:49Full Moon19Thu
20Fri7:366.69:333.71:192.03:06-1.56:534:49Full Moon20Fri
21Sat8:226.810:173.82:071.93:49-1.66:534:50Full Moon21Sat
22Sun9:096.711:023.92:571.94:33-1.66:544:50Full Moon22Sun
23Mon9:576.411:504.03:501.95:18-1.36:544:51Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue10:485.94:481.96:04-0.96:554:51Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed12:404.211:44 AM5.15:561.96:50-0.46:554:52Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu1:334.412:484.37:161.97:380.36:564:52Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:284.62:103.58:501.78:290.96:564:53Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:244.83:543.010:241.29:251.46:564:54Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun4:185.15:402.911:420.710:251.96:574:54Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon5:085.37:023.012:420.16:574:55Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue5:545.47:553.21:29-0.36:574:56Waning Crescent31Tue
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 7:42 pm — 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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