Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 13m at 10:42 am (2.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:344.49:444.83:370.33:390.55:416:14Full Moon1Thu
2Fri10:094.110:084.74:110.24:020.85:406:14Full Moon2Fri
3Sat10:453.710:334.64:460.34:251.25:386:15Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun12:273.36:240.45:471.66:377:16Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon1:193.07:090.66:092.06:367:17Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:304.22:402.78:070.86:312.36:357:17Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed1:104.09:250.96:337:18Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:163.86:512.910:540.89:562.86:327:19Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:573.77:143.212:020.56:317:20Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat5:263.97:353.612:510.26:297:20Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun6:304.27:583.912:502.11:300.06:287:21Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon7:224.58:224.41:351.52:05-0.26:277:22Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue8:084.88:504.82:150.92:39-0.36:267:23Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed8:544.99:205.22:570.33:12-0.26:247:23New Moon14Wed
15Thu9:404.99:535.53:39-0.23:470.06:237:24New Moon15Thu
16Fri10:284.710:285.84:24-0.64:230.36:227:25New Moon16Fri
17Sat11:194.411:075.85:11-0.85:000.76:217:25Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun12:164.06:02-0.95:411.26:207:26Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon1:233.57:00-0.76:281.76:187:27Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue12:395.32:483.38:06-0.57:292.26:177:28Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed1:394.94:293.39:23-0.29:012.56:167:28First Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:574.55:523.610:44-0.110:542.46:157:29First Quarter22Thu
23Fri4:294.26:483.911:55-0.16:147:30First Quarter23Fri
24Sat5:524.27:294.212:202.012:51-0.16:137:31Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun6:574.28:024.51:201.51:350.06:117:31Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon7:504.38:304.72:061.02:120.26:107:32Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue8:344.28:554.92:450.62:430.46:097:33Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed9:134.29:185.03:200.33:100.66:087:34Full Moon28Wed
29Thu9:504.09:415.13:520.13:340.96:077:35Full Moon29Thu
30Fri10:253.910:045.14:24-0.13:581.16:067:35Full Moon30Fri
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 2:10 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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