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 06m 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 - Jan 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:565.07:083.21:070.56:574:56Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun6:305.27:573.312:051.81:460.16:584:57Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon7:005.48:373.412:431.92:19-0.26:584:58Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue7:305.59:113.41:162.02:50-0.46:584:59New Moon4Tue
5Wed7:595.69:433.51:482.13:21-0.66:585:00New Moon5Wed
6Thu8:295.610:163.52:202.13:52-0.66:585:00New Moon6Thu
7Fri9:005.610:493.52:522.14:23-0.66:585:01New Moon7Fri
8Sat9:325.411:253.53:262.14:56-0.56:585:02Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun10:055.24:022.25:30-0.36:585:03Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:043.510:41 AM4.94:442.36:05-0.16:585:04Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:463.611:22 AM4.55:362.46:430.26:585:05Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed1:323.712:144.06:462.47:250.66:585:06First Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:213.91:283.48:182.28:140.96:585:06First Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:134.33:133.09:581.79:111.36:585:07First Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:054.75:012.911:171.010:131.56:575:08First Quarter15Sat
16Sun4:555.16:233.112:180.26:575:09Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon5:445.67:253.41:08-0.56:575:10Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue6:326.18:163.712:131.71:55-1.16:575:11Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed7:206.49:013.91:071.62:39-1.56:565:12Full Moon19Wed
20Thu8:066.69:454.01:571.53:23-1.76:565:13Full Moon20Thu
21Fri8:536.610:284.12:471.44:05-1.76:565:14Full Moon21Fri
22Sat9:396.311:114.23:361.44:47-1.46:555:15Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun10:255.811:564.24:271.45:29-1.06:555:16Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon11:125.25:211.56:11-0.46:545:17Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:434.212:034.46:231.76:530.26:545:18Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed1:344.21:043.77:371.77:380.86:535:19Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:294.22:283.09:081.78:281.46:535:20Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:284.34:232.710:441.39:291.86:525:21Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat4:264.46:102.811:580.910:382.16:525:22Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun5:174.67:173.012:500.46:515:23Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon6:004.87:593.21:300.16:505:24Waning Crescent31Mon
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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