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 3h 34m 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 - Dec 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:006.28:014.312:430.91:56-0.66:404:46Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed7:396.58:534.31:261.02:41-1.16:404:46Full Moon2Wed
3Thu8:196.79:454.22:091.23:27-1.36:414:46Full Moon3Thu
4Fri9:016.610:384.12:531.54:14-1.36:424:46Full Moon4Fri
5Sat9:456.411:344.03:391.75:03-1.16:434:46Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun10:315.94:292.05:54-0.86:444:46Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon12:353.911:20 AM5.35:262.36:47-0.46:444:46Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue1:423.912:174.76:382.67:450.16:454:46Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:524.01:264.18:102.68:450.56:464:46Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:544.22:533.69:512.49:440.96:474:46Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri4:454.44:223.411:111.910:371.16:474:46Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat5:254.65:373.312:081.46:484:47Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun5:584.96:363.412:511.06:494:47Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon6:275.17:243.412:011.51:280.56:494:47Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue6:545.38:043.512:351.72:000.26:504:47Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed7:215.48:413.61:061.82:31-0.16:514:48Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu7:495.69:173.61:361.93:02-0.36:514:48New Moon17Thu
18Fri8:185.79:533.62:071.93:35-0.56:524:48New Moon18Fri
19Sat8:485.710:313.62:392.04:08-0.66:534:49New Moon19Sat
20Sun9:205.611:123.63:132.14:44-0.56:534:49New Moon20Sun
21Mon9:555.411:573.63:502.25:22-0.46:544:50Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue10:345.24:342.46:03-0.26:544:50Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed12:473.611:19 AM4.85:292.56:480.06:554:51Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu1:413.812:164.36:432.57:380.36:554:51First Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:384.01:333.88:192.48:330.66:554:52First Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:324.43:113.49:561.99:320.96:564:53First Quarter26Sat
27Sun4:224.84:483.311:141.210:311.16:564:53First Quarter27Sun
28Mon5:105.36:073.412:140.46:564:54Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue5:555.87:103.61:05-0.36:574:55Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed6:396.28:053.812:191.41:52-0.96:574:55Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu7:236.58:563.91:091.42:37-1.36:574:56Full Moon31Thu
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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