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 2h 23m 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 - May 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:023.710:285.14:56-0.24:221.46:057:36Full Moon1Sat
2Sun11:413.510:535.05:30-0.24:461.76:047:37Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:263.26:07-0.15:112.06:037:38Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue1:213.06:490.15:372.36:027:38Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed2:362.97:390.36:102.66:017:39Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:314.34:162.98:400.47:112.86:007:40Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:274.05:333.29:490.59:232.96:007:41Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:543.86:113.510:540.411:172.65:597:41Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun4:313.76:403.911:490.45:587:42Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon5:503.97:084.412:242.012:350.35:577:43Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:544.17:384.91:151.31:160.25:567:44Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed7:504.28:105.42:000.61:550.35:557:44Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu8:434.38:445.82:45-0.12:330.45:557:45Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri9:344.39:216.13:30-0.73:120.65:547:46New Moon14Fri
15Sat10:274.210:006.34:16-1.23:520.95:537:47New Moon15Sat
16Sun11:214.110:436.25:04-1.44:351.25:527:47New Moon16Sun
17Mon12:203.85:55-1.45:211.65:527:48Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue1:263.76:50-1.26:152.05:517:49Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:195.52:413.67:50-0.87:232.35:507:49Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu1:185.04:003.78:55-0.58:542.55:507:50First Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:304.45:113.910:03-0.110:372.35:497:51First Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:564.06:054.211:070.25:497:52First Quarter22Sat
23Sun5:223.76:484.512:031.912:030.45:487:52First Quarter23Sun
24Mon6:343.77:224.71:051.412:490.65:487:53Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue7:333.67:524.91:540.91:280.95:477:54Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed8:233.68:185.12:330.52:001.15:477:54Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu9:053.68:425.23:080.22:281.35:467:55Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri9:443.69:065.33:40-0.12:551.55:467:56Full Moon28Fri
29Sat10:223.59:325.44:12-0.33:221.75:467:56Full Moon29Sat
30Sun11:003.59:595.44:44-0.43:501.95:457:57Full Moon30Sun
31Mon11:403.410:275.35:18-0.44:182.15:457:57Full Moon31Mon
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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