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 : in 2h 15m at 9:43 am (1.7 ft)
Next high tide : 4:46 pm (5.0 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 - Feb 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:454.23:492.510:121.48:391.86:495:25First Quarter1Thu
2Fri3:444.55:492.611:310.89:572.16:485:26First Quarter2Fri
3Sat4:444.96:593.012:280.06:485:27Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun5:395.47:453.31:15-0.76:475:28Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon6:315.98:253.612:172.01:58-1.26:465:29Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue7:216.39:033.91:121.72:40-1.66:455:30Full Moon6Tue
7Wed8:096.59:404.12:021.43:21-1.76:445:31Full Moon7Wed
8Thu8:566.510:194.32:511.24:01-1.76:445:32Full Moon8Thu
9Fri9:436.210:584.53:411.04:40-1.36:435:33Full Moon9Fri
10Sat10:305.711:394.54:320.95:20-0.96:425:34Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun11:204.95:280.95:59-0.26:415:35Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon12:234.612:164.16:311.06:390.56:405:36Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue1:124.51:273.37:471.17:231.26:395:37Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:074.53:122.89:211.08:171.86:385:37Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:134.45:292.710:570.79:382.26:375:38Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri4:224.46:583.012:100.36:365:39Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat5:254.67:453.21:010.06:355:40Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun6:154.88:173.412:142.31:41-0.36:345:41Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon6:574.98:413.51:002.22:14-0.56:335:42Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue7:335.19:033.61:351.92:42-0.56:325:43Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed8:055.29:243.82:071.73:09-0.66:305:44New Moon21Wed
22Thu8:365.29:463.92:371.53:34-0.56:295:45New Moon22Thu
23Fri9:065.210:094.03:071.43:58-0.46:285:45New Moon23Fri
24Sat9:365.010:334.13:391.24:23-0.26:275:46New Moon24Sat
25Sun10:084.710:594.14:131.24:470.16:265:47Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon10:424.311:274.24:521.15:110.56:255:48Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue11:223.711:594.35:361.15:360.96:245:49Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed12:143.26:321.26:021.36:225:50Waxing Crescent28Wed
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 1:14 pm — 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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