Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : 4:40 pm (1.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 35m at 11:43 am (4.1 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 - Apr 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:134.38:254.82:170.52:210.45:406:14New Moon1Wed
2Thu8:484.28:485.02:490.22:440.65:396:15New Moon2Thu
3Fri9:254.09:135.23:23-0.13:080.95:386:16New Moon3Fri
4Sat10:053.89:415.34:00-0.33:331.15:366:16New Moon4Sat
5Sun11:503.411:135.35:41-0.34:591.56:357:17Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:443.16:28-0.35:281.86:347:18Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue1:582.87:26-0.16:032.16:327:19Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed12:404.93:462.78:370.06:592.56:317:19First Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:464.75:273.09:590.09:012.66:307:20First Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:154.46:203.411:14-0.111:052.46:297:21First Quarter10Fri
11Sat4:504.46:563.912:13-0.26:277:22First Quarter11Sat
12Sun6:084.57:294.412:251.81:01-0.26:267:22Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon7:124.68:014.91:241.01:42-0.26:257:23Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue8:074.68:335.32:140.32:200.06:247:24Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed8:584.59:055.63:00-0.32:550.36:227:25Full Moon15Wed
16Thu9:474.49:375.83:44-0.73:290.66:217:25Full Moon16Thu
17Fri10:344.110:105.84:27-0.94:021.06:207:26Full Moon17Fri
18Sat11:223.810:435.65:10-0.94:341.36:197:27Full Moon18Sat
19Sun12:133.45:55-0.75:061.76:187:27Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon1:113.16:42-0.45:402.16:167:28Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue2:242.97:36-0.16:172.46:157:29Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed12:384.54:032.98:380.37:132.76:147:30Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu1:334.15:353.19:490.59:172.86:137:30Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:553.76:213.310:580.611:212.66:127:31Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:313.56:483.611:520.76:117:32Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun5:493.57:113.912:302.212:340.76:107:33Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon6:483.67:314.21:151.71:080.86:097:34Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue7:363.77:534.61:521.11:370.96:087:34Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed8:203.78:154.92:270.62:051.06:077:35Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu9:013.78:415.33:000.12:321.16:057:36Waning Crescent30Thu
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 2:11 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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