Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 44m at 12:26 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Mar 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:164.58:053.412:202.31:35-0.16:215:51Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu6:554.88:253.612:592.02:04-0.36:205:51Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri7:305.18:473.81:331.72:31-0.56:185:52Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat8:045.29:094.02:051.42:58-0.66:175:53New Moon4Sat
5Sun8:375.39:344.22:381.23:25-0.66:165:54New Moon5Sun
6Mon9:115.210:004.43:130.93:52-0.46:155:55New Moon6Mon
7Tue9:484.910:284.53:500.74:20-0.26:135:55New Moon7Tue
8Wed10:284.611:004.64:310.64:490.26:125:56Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu11:134.011:364.75:180.65:190.76:115:57Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri12:103.46:150.65:541.26:095:58Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat12:204.71:322.97:280.66:361.76:085:59First Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:174.63:402.79:010.57:462.26:075:59First Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:334.65:352.910:350.29:392.46:056:00First Quarter13Mon
14Tue3:594.76:343.311:46-0.311:152.26:046:01First Quarter14Tue
15Wed5:155.07:143.712:40-0.76:036:02Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu6:165.37:494.112:211.81:24-0.96:026:02Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri7:085.58:214.41:131.32:04-1.06:006:03Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat7:555.68:524.71:580.82:39-0.95:596:04Full Moon18Sat
19Sun8:385.49:224.82:410.53:13-0.75:586:05Full Moon19Sun
20Mon9:205.29:524.93:220.33:44-0.35:566:05Full Moon20Mon
21Tue10:004.710:214.94:030.24:130.15:556:06Full Moon21Tue
22Wed10:424.210:504.74:440.24:410.75:536:07Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu11:263.711:204.65:270.35:071.25:526:08Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri12:183.16:160.55:321.75:516:08Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat1:352.77:160.85:552.25:496:09Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun12:334.04:152.68:380.96:152.65:486:10Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:363.86:312.910:140.89:002.85:476:11Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:153.76:493.211:270.611:112.75:456:11Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:433.87:073.412:150.35:446:12Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu5:424.17:243.612:062.312:510.15:436:13Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri6:274.47:433.912:431.91:22-0.15:416:14Waning 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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