Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 54m at 1:59 pm (2.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:014.54:383.69:37-0.19:472.46:057:36Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:244.15:423.810:460.211:272.16:047:37Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:543.86:304.111:460.46:037:38Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed6:113.77:074.412:401.612:360.66:027:38Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu7:133.77:374.71:321.11:160.86:017:39Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri8:043.78:034.92:140.71:501.06:007:40Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat8:473.68:285.02:490.32:191.25:597:41Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun9:253.68:525.23:210.02:461.35:587:41New Moon8Sun
9Mon10:013.69:185.33:52-0.23:121.55:587:42New Moon9Mon
10Tue10:373.59:455.34:23-0.33:391.75:577:43New Moon10Tue
11Wed11:153.410:135.34:56-0.44:061.85:567:44New Moon11Wed
12Thu11:553.310:445.25:31-0.44:362.05:557:44Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:413.26:09-0.35:082.25:547:45Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat1:353.16:50-0.25:472.45:547:46Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun2:383.17:370.06:412.65:537:47Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:434.43:443.38:300.28:072.75:527:47First Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:474.14:403.69:260.49:542.55:527:48First Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:103.85:244.010:240.511:242.05:517:49First Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:423.66:034.511:180.65:507:50First Quarter19Thu
20Fri6:043.66:415.012:311.212:080.75:507:50Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat7:143.77:205.51:260.512:560.95:497:51Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun8:153.87:596.02:15-0.31:411.05:497:52Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon9:103.98:416.33:03-0.92:261.15:487:52Full Moon23Mon
24Tue10:034.09:236.53:49-1.43:111.35:487:53Full Moon24Tue
25Wed10:554.010:076.44:36-1.63:571.45:477:54Full Moon25Wed
26Thu11:483.910:536.25:24-1.64:451.65:477:54Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri12:423.86:13-1.35:371.95:467:55Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat1:403.87:03-1.06:372.15:467:56Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:335.12:423.87:56-0.57:492.35:467:56Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon1:314.53:463.98:500.09:182.35:457:57Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue2:413.94:444.19:460.410:542.15:457:58Third Quarter31Tue
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 5:08 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 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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