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 5h 58m 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 - Apr 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:064.68:034.21:171.51:50-0.25:406:14Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun8:434.89:264.51:501.03:17-0.26:397:15Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon9:214.99:504.83:240.63:45-0.16:377:16New Moon3Mon
4Tue10:004.810:185.14:010.24:130.16:367:16New Moon4Tue
5Wed10:424.510:485.24:40-0.14:420.46:357:17New Moon5Wed
6Thu11:274.211:225.35:23-0.35:140.86:347:18Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:203.76:12-0.35:471.26:327:19Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat12:005.31:273.37:09-0.26:271.76:317:19Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:465.12:593.08:18-0.17:202.26:307:20Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon1:464.84:563.09:42-0.18:532.56:287:21First Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:084.56:203.411:07-0.110:552.56:277:22First Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:424.47:093.812:17-0.36:267:22First Quarter12Wed
13Thu6:034.67:474.212:232.11:11-0.46:257:23Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri7:074.78:194.51:241.51:55-0.56:237:24Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat8:004.88:494.82:120.92:33-0.46:227:25Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun8:474.89:185.12:550.43:06-0.16:217:25Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon9:304.69:455.23:350.13:370.26:207:26Full Moon17Mon
18Tue10:124.410:125.24:13-0.24:050.56:197:27Full Moon18Tue
19Wed10:524.110:385.24:50-0.34:320.96:177:28Full Moon19Wed
20Thu11:343.711:045.05:27-0.34:571.36:167:28Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri12:193.46:06-0.15:221.76:157:29Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat1:133.16:490.15:462.16:147:30Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:004.62:292.87:400.36:092.56:137:31Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:354.24:392.88:440.56:392.86:127:31Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:243.96:293.110:020.69:063.06:117:32Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:503.66:543.311:160.611:332.86:107:33Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu4:353.67:143.612:110.56:097:34Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri5:523.77:333.912:362.412:530.46:077:34Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat6:493.97:534.31:181.81:280.36:067:35Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun7:374.18:164.71:551.31:590.36:057:36Waning Crescent30Sun
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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