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 4h 44m 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 - Apr 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:124.46:563.111:300.010:472.76:407:14First Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:484.57:313.512:36-0.36:397:15First Quarter2Mon
3Tue6:084.88:024.012:202.21:27-0.66:387:16Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed7:115.18:334.41:221.62:09-0.86:367:16Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu8:055.39:034.82:121.02:47-0.86:357:17Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri8:545.39:345.12:580.43:23-0.76:347:18Full Moon6Fri
7Sat9:415.210:055.43:43-0.13:57-0.46:337:18Full Moon7Sat
8Sun10:274.810:375.54:27-0.44:300.16:317:19Full Moon8Sun
9Mon11:144.411:095.45:12-0.55:020.66:307:20Full Moon9Mon
10Tue12:043.95:57-0.45:331.26:297:21Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed1:013.46:47-0.26:031.76:277:21Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:164.92:162.97:430.16:332.26:267:22Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:554.54:182.88:520.37:112.76:257:23Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:484.16:393.010:170.59:213.06:247:24Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:153.77:183.311:370.511:512.86:237:24Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon4:593.77:413.612:360.46:217:25Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue6:133.88:003.812:552.41:180.36:207:26Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed7:054.08:184.01:342.01:510.26:197:27Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu7:474.28:364.32:061.52:190.26:187:27Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri8:244.38:554.62:371.12:450.36:177:28Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat9:004.39:164.83:080.63:090.46:157:29New Moon21Sat
22Sun9:374.29:395.13:400.33:340.66:147:30New Moon22Sun
23Mon10:154.110:045.34:14-0.13:590.86:137:30New Moon23Mon
24Tue10:573.910:335.44:51-0.34:261.16:127:31New Moon24Tue
25Wed11:443.611:045.45:32-0.54:541.56:117:32Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:403.26:19-0.55:251.96:107:33Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri1:543.07:14-0.46:022.26:097:33Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:285.13:352.98:21-0.27:002.66:087:34Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun1:294.85:153.29:39-0.28:552.86:077:35First Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:534.56:133.610:55-0.210:582.66:067:36First Quarter30Mon
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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