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 3h 28m 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 - Jun 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:243.35:54-0.44:502.25:457:58Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed1:133.26:33-0.35:252.45:447:59Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu2:113.27:16-0.16:102.65:447:59Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:134.63:143.38:040.17:172.85:448:00Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat1:044.34:143.58:570.28:552.85:448:00Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:143.95:023.99:530.410:372.55:448:01Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:443.65:424.310:470.511:561.95:438:01Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue5:153.56:204.811:390.75:438:02Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed6:333.66:575.312:561.112:270.85:438:02Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu7:393.77:365.81:470.31:140.95:438:03Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri8:383.88:166.22:35-0.41:591.15:438:03Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat9:343.98:586.53:22-1.02:451.25:438:04New Moon12Sat
13Sun10:274.09:416.64:09-1.43:311.45:438:04New Moon13Sun
14Mon11:204.010:266.54:57-1.64:181.65:438:04New Moon14Mon
15Tue12:144.05:45-1.55:091.85:438:05Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed1:113.96:35-1.26:052.05:438:05Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:035.72:113.97:26-0.87:102.35:438:05Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:575.03:144.08:19-0.48:292.45:448:06Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat1:594.44:164.19:150.110:022.35:448:06First Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:153.85:124.310:110.611:311.95:448:06First Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:423.45:594.611:061.05:448:06First Quarter21Mon
22Tue6:073.26:384.812:421.511:56 AM1.35:448:07Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed7:183.27:115.01:351.012:391.65:458:07Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu8:153.27:425.22:180.61:181.85:458:07Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri9:013.38:115.32:540.21:521.95:458:07Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat9:413.48:405.53:27-0.12:252.05:458:07Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun10:173.49:095.63:59-0.32:572.15:468:07Full Moon27Sun
28Mon10:523.59:405.64:30-0.43:302.15:468:07Full Moon28Mon
29Tue11:283.510:125.65:03-0.54:042.25:478:07Full Moon29Tue
30Wed12:053.55:37-0.54:402.25:478:07Full Moon30Wed
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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