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 1h 57m at 5:18 am (-1.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:374.010:376.45:11-1.54:311.85:488:07New Moon1Wed
2Thu12:204.25:53-1.35:271.75:488:07Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri1:054.46:35-1.06:281.75:488:07Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat12:185.41:524.67:18-0.57:381.75:498:07Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun1:174.62:444.88:020.19:001.65:498:07First Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:283.83:394.98:480.710:321.35:508:07First Quarter6Mon
7Tue4:013.24:365.19:411.35:508:07First Quarter7Tue
8Wed5:512.95:345.312:000.810:42 AM1.85:518:06First Quarter8Wed
9Thu7:283.06:285.51:100.311:49 AM2.25:528:06Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri8:353.27:175.62:05-0.112:522.35:528:06Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat9:223.48:005.72:50-0.41:452.35:538:05Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun9:593.58:395.83:29-0.62:302.35:538:05Full Moon12Sun
13Mon10:293.69:145.84:03-0.63:082.25:548:05Full Moon13Mon
14Tue10:573.79:485.74:34-0.63:442.15:548:04Full Moon14Tue
15Wed11:243.810:205.55:03-0.54:192.05:558:04Full Moon15Wed
16Thu11:513.910:515.35:30-0.34:542.05:568:04Full Moon16Thu
17Fri12:194.05:57-0.15:332.05:568:03Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat12:494.06:230.26:152.15:578:03Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun1:204.16:490.67:062.15:588:02Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon12:353.91:554.27:151.08:102.15:588:02Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue1:233.32:374.37:421.49:361.95:598:01Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:402.83:274.58:131.811:161.66:008:00Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu4:572.54:264.78:592.26:008:00Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri7:052.75:285.112:331.010:19 AM2.46:017:59Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat8:063.06:255.51:270.411:47 AM2.56:027:58Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun8:443.37:186.02:11-0.212:562.46:027:58Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon9:173.68:076.42:51-0.71:532.16:037:57Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue9:513.98:556.63:30-1.12:451.76:047:56New Moon28Tue
29Wed10:264.39:426.64:08-1.33:361.46:047:55New Moon29Wed
30Thu11:024.610:296.44:45-1.24:271.26:057:55New Moon30Thu
31Fri11:394.811:175.95:23-1.05:201.06:067:54Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 8:30 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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