Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:27 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 23m at 5:39 pm (5.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (28% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410092
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - Nov 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:555.57:124.912:390.31:170.56:125:02Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon7:285.98:024.91:170.42:01-0.26:135:01Full Moon2Mon
3Tue8:046.38:534.81:550.52:47-0.66:145:00Full Moon3Tue
4Wed8:416.59:454.62:340.83:34-0.96:154:59Full Moon4Wed
5Thu9:216.510:404.33:141.14:23-1.06:164:58Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri10:046.311:424.03:571.65:16-0.86:174:58Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat10:505.94:442.06:14-0.56:184:57Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:553.811:44 AM5.45:422.47:20-0.16:194:56Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon2:213.812:504.87:032.88:320.26:204:55Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:454.02:154.38:512.89:430.46:204:54Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:494.23:464.110:292.510:450.66:214:54Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu5:354.55:024.011:382.011:340.76:224:53Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri6:104.86:024.012:271.56:234:52Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat6:395.06:514.012:140.91:071.16:244:52Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun7:045.27:324.012:461.11:410.76:254:51Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon7:285.38:104.01:141.32:130.46:264:51Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue7:505.58:453.91:401.42:430.16:274:50New Moon17Tue
18Wed8:145.59:213.92:051.63:140.06:284:50New Moon18Wed
19Thu8:395.69:593.72:301.83:46-0.16:294:49New Moon19Thu
20Fri9:055.510:403.62:572.04:21-0.16:304:49New Moon20Fri
21Sat9:345.411:273.53:252.24:590.06:314:48Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun10:065.23:562.45:410.16:324:48Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:233.410:42 AM5.04:332.76:300.26:324:48Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue1:323.411:29 AM4.65:252.97:260.46:334:47Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed2:463.512:334.36:553.08:280.56:344:47First Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:463.82:044.08:522.99:290.66:354:47First Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:314.23:403.810:252.310:240.66:364:46First Quarter27Fri
28Sat5:094.75:013.911:301.611:140.76:374:46Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun5:455.26:084.012:220.86:384:46Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon6:225.87:064.212:000.81:100.06:394:46Waxing Gibbous30Mon
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 9:33 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 28% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (28% illuminated). This places Santa Catalina Island, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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