Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:52 am (-1.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 37m at 8:18 pm (6.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (4% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410092
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - Feb 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:354.812:453.57:081.06:450.96:495:25Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:294.82:172.98:360.97:381.56:495:26Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:354.94:202.710:130.68:531.96:485:27Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:495.06:032.911:340.110:252.16:475:28Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat4:595.27:043.312:35-0.46:465:29Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun6:005.47:483.61:23-0.76:465:30Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon6:515.68:233.812:441.82:03-0.96:455:31Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue7:355.78:554.11:331.52:39-1.06:445:32New Moon8Tue
9Wed8:155.79:244.22:151.33:11-0.96:435:33New Moon9Wed
10Thu8:525.59:524.32:531.13:41-0.76:425:34New Moon10Thu
11Fri9:275.210:204.43:301.04:09-0.46:415:34New Moon11Fri
12Sat10:014.810:474.44:071.04:350.06:405:35Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun10:344.311:154.34:441.05:000.46:395:36Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon11:103.811:454.35:251.15:240.86:385:37Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue11:503.36:121.35:461.36:375:38Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:194.212:432.77:131.46:081.76:365:39First Quarter16Wed
17Thu1:034.12:322.38:441.46:292.16:355:40First Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:044.010:351.26:345:41First Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:244.16:562.711:470.810:042.56:335:42First Quarter19Sat
20Sun4:394.37:163.012:320.36:325:43Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon5:364.77:363.31:07-0.16:315:43Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue6:235.17:593.612:212.01:38-0.56:305:44Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed7:065.48:234.01:051.62:09-0.76:295:45Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu7:485.68:514.31:471.12:39-0.86:275:46Full Moon24Thu
25Fri8:295.79:204.72:290.73:11-0.86:265:47Full Moon25Fri
26Sat9:125.59:535.03:130.43:44-0.66:255:48Full Moon26Sat
27Sun9:575.110:295.23:590.14:17-0.36:245:49Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon10:464.611:085.24:490.04:520.26:235:49Waning Gibbous28Mon
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 12:05 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 4% 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 Waning Crescent (4% 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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