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 7h 15m 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 - May 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:224.38:415.12:310.72:300.36:047:37Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue9:064.39:095.43:090.13:010.56:037:37New Moon2Tue
3Wed9:524.39:415.73:48-0.43:340.76:037:38New Moon3Wed
4Thu10:404.110:155.94:31-0.84:081.06:027:39New Moon4Thu
5Fri11:323.910:545.95:17-1.04:451.36:017:40New Moon5Fri
6Sat12:313.66:07-1.05:261.76:007:40Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun1:423.47:04-0.96:162.15:597:41Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon12:285.43:073.38:08-0.77:252.55:587:42Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue1:305.04:343.59:20-0.49:072.65:577:43First Quarter9Tue
10Wed2:514.55:423.810:33-0.310:562.45:567:43First Quarter10Wed
11Thu4:224.26:314.211:38-0.15:567:44First Quarter11Thu
12Fri5:464.17:114.612:181.812:320.05:557:45Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat6:544.17:454.91:191.21:170.25:547:46Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun7:524.18:155.22:070.71:560.45:537:46Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon8:424.08:435.42:500.22:290.75:537:47Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue9:273.99:105.53:28-0.22:591.05:527:48Full Moon16Tue
17Wed10:093.89:365.54:04-0.43:271.35:517:49Full Moon17Wed
18Thu10:503.610:025.44:39-0.53:541.65:517:49Full Moon18Thu
19Fri11:323.510:295.35:14-0.54:211.95:507:50Full Moon19Fri
20Sat12:173.35:51-0.44:482.15:497:51Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun1:083.16:30-0.25:182.45:497:51Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon2:123.17:140.05:522.65:487:52Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue12:044.53:313.18:050.26:442.95:487:53Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed12:484.24:473.29:020.48:243.05:477:53Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu1:513.85:353.510:010.510:292.85:477:54Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri3:203.66:073.810:570.611:522.45:467:55Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat4:523.56:344.211:440.75:467:55Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun6:073.57:004.612:471.812:260.75:467:56Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon7:093.67:295.11:311.11:050.85:457:57Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue8:053.78:005.62:130.41:430.95:457:57Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed8:573.88:346.02:55-0.32:211.15:457:58Waning Crescent31Wed
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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