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 47m at 12:26 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 6:26 am (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:51 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (39% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410092
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - Dec 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:214.85:093.811:411.611:240.86:394:46Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu5:595.16:143.812:341.06:404:46Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri6:325.37:083.812:061.01:180.66:414:46Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat7:005.47:543.812:421.31:550.26:424:46Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun7:275.68:343.71:131.52:28-0.16:434:46Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon7:525.69:123.71:411.73:00-0.26:434:46New Moon6Mon
7Tue8:185.69:493.62:081.93:32-0.36:444:46New Moon7Tue
8Wed8:455.610:273.52:362.04:04-0.36:454:46New Moon8Wed
9Thu9:135.511:083.53:052.24:38-0.36:464:46New Moon9Thu
10Fri9:435.311:543.43:352.45:15-0.26:474:46Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat10:155.14:092.65:550.06:474:46Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:473.410:52 AM4.74:512.76:400.26:484:46Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon1:483.411:36 AM4.45:502.97:290.46:494:47Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue2:483.612:384.07:222.98:220.66:494:47First Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:393.92:063.69:132.79:170.86:504:47First Quarter15Wed
16Thu4:214.23:453.410:392.110:101.06:514:48First Quarter16Thu
17Fri4:584.75:093.411:401.411:001.16:514:48Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat5:345.26:183.612:300.66:524:48Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun6:125.77:173.71:16-0.26:524:49Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon6:526.28:113.912:331.32:01-0.86:534:49Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue7:336.69:024.01:191.42:46-1.36:534:50Full Moon21Tue
22Wed8:166.89:534.02:051.43:32-1.66:544:50Full Moon22Wed
23Thu9:016.710:444.02:521.54:18-1.66:544:51Full Moon23Thu
24Fri9:486.511:374.03:411.75:06-1.46:554:51Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat10:376.04:351.95:56-1.06:554:52Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun12:344.011:29 AM5.45:372.16:48-0.66:564:52Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon1:354.112:294.76:512.27:420.06:564:53Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:384.21:424.08:212.28:390.56:564:54Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:394.43:123.49:581.99:380.96:574:54Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:334.64:463.211:191.410:341.36:574:55Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri5:184.86:063.112:200.96:574:56Waning Crescent31Fri
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 3:26 am — 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 39% 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 Third Quarter (39% 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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