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 : 1:59 pm (2.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 54m at 9:41 am (3.5 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 - Nov 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:055.97:484.612:510.81:48-0.26:125:02Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed7:406.38:384.61:280.92:32-0.76:135:01New Moon2Wed
3Thu8:176.69:294.42:061.13:18-1.06:145:00New Moon3Thu
4Fri8:576.710:224.22:471.34:06-1.16:154:59New Moon4Fri
5Sat9:416.511:214.03:291.64:58-1.06:164:58Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:296.24:172.05:54-0.76:174:58Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon12:283.811:23 AM5.75:142.36:56-0.46:184:57Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue1:443.812:275.16:292.68:030.06:194:56First Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:034.01:494.58:102.79:120.36:194:55First Quarter9Wed
10Thu4:104.23:214.19:552.410:140.66:204:55First Quarter10Thu
11Fri5:014.64:454.011:141.911:070.86:214:54First Quarter11Fri
12Sat5:414.95:533.912:121.36:224:53Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun6:155.16:483.912:570.86:234:52Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon6:445.37:343.912:281.31:350.46:244:52Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue7:115.58:143.91:001.52:090.26:254:51Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed7:365.68:513.81:281.72:40-0.16:264:51Full Moon16Wed
17Thu8:025.79:273.71:551.83:11-0.26:274:50Full Moon17Thu
18Fri8:285.710:033.62:222.03:43-0.26:284:50Full Moon18Fri
19Sat8:575.610:423.52:502.14:16-0.26:294:49Full Moon19Sat
20Sun9:275.511:263.43:192.34:52-0.16:304:49Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon9:595.33:512.55:310.16:314:48Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:173.410:34 AM5.04:282.76:150.36:314:48Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed1:173.411:17 AM4.65:192.87:030.56:324:48Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu2:213.512:134.26:403.07:560.76:334:47Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri3:183.81:333.88:292.88:520.86:344:47Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat4:024.13:093.610:052.39:471.06:354:47Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun4:404.64:383.511:131.610:381.16:364:46Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon5:175.15:503.612:070.86:374:46Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue5:545.66:523.812:540.16:384:46Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed6:346.27:464.012:121.31:40-0.66:394:46Waning Crescent30Wed
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 11:50 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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