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 56m at 3:07 am (-1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:346.610:054.22:251.43:46-1.66:584:57New Moon1Sun
2Mon9:196.410:494.33:141.44:28-1.46:584:57New Moon2Mon
3Tue10:046.011:354.34:041.55:10-1.16:584:58Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed10:505.44:571.65:52-0.66:584:59Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:224.311:39 AM4.75:551.86:340.06:585:00Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri1:124.312:343.97:051.97:190.66:585:01First Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:074.31:463.28:311.98:061.16:585:01First Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:044.33:282.810:091.79:021.66:585:02First Quarter8Sun
9Mon4:014.55:202.711:321.210:041.96:585:03First Quarter9Mon
10Tue4:534.66:402.912:290.86:585:04Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed5:374.87:313.01:110.46:585:05Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu6:165.08:073.21:450.06:585:06Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri6:525.28:373.412:402.12:15-0.26:585:07Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat7:265.49:053.51:182.02:44-0.56:585:08Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun7:585.69:333.61:531.93:13-0.66:575:08Full Moon15Sun
16Mon8:315.610:013.82:281.83:41-0.76:575:09Full Moon16Mon
17Tue9:045.610:303.93:031.74:10-0.66:575:10Full Moon17Tue
18Wed9:385.411:024.03:411.64:40-0.56:575:11Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu10:155.111:364.14:221.65:11-0.36:565:12Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri10:554.65:101.65:440.16:565:13Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:154.211:43 AM4.16:071.66:200.56:565:14Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun1:004.312:463.47:201.67:010.96:555:15Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:544.52:172.98:531.47:541.46:555:16Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:574.74:162.710:270.99:061.76:545:17Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed4:045.05:542.911:410.310:281.96:545:18Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu5:075.46:583.312:38-0.46:535:19Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri6:045.87:463.61:26-0.96:535:20Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat6:556.18:273.912:421.62:09-1.26:525:21Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun7:426.29:054.21:351.42:49-1.46:515:22New Moon29Sun
30Mon8:276.29:424.42:231.13:27-1.46:515:23New Moon30Mon
31Tue9:106.010:184.53:091.04:04-1.16:505:24New Moon31Tue
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 6:24 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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