Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : 9:43 am (1.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 10m at 4:26 am (2.8 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 - Jul 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:033.47:305.72:010.21:031.75:488:07Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon9:013.48:075.82:48-0.31:481.95:488:07Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue9:503.58:425.93:29-0.62:282.15:488:07Full Moon3Tue
4Wed10:323.69:165.84:06-0.73:062.25:498:07Full Moon4Wed
5Thu11:103.69:505.74:42-0.73:422.25:498:07Full Moon5Thu
6Fri11:463.610:235.65:16-0.74:172.35:508:07Full Moon6Fri
7Sat12:223.65:50-0.54:532.45:508:07Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:003.66:24-0.35:322.45:518:06Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon1:393.66:580.06:172.55:518:06Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:074.72:223.67:340.37:122.65:528:06Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:474.23:063.88:100.68:262.65:538:06Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:373.73:524.08:491.09:592.45:538:05Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:513.24:364.29:311.311:302.05:548:05Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:342.95:184.610:201.65:548:04Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun6:172.96:005.012:381.411:14 AM1.95:558:04Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon7:343.06:435.41:290.712:092.15:568:04Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue8:313.37:265.92:130.11:022.15:568:03Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed9:183.58:106.32:55-0.51:532.15:578:03Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu10:013.78:556.63:36-1.02:422.05:588:02New Moon19Thu
20Fri10:433.99:416.74:18-1.33:311.85:588:02New Moon20Fri
21Sat11:254.110:286.65:01-1.44:211.85:598:01New Moon21Sat
22Sun12:094.25:44-1.35:141.75:598:00Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:554.36:28-1.06:131.76:008:00Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue12:095.71:434.57:12-0.67:191.76:017:59Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed1:065.02:364.67:580.08:381.76:027:59First Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:144.23:324.88:470.710:091.56:027:58First Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:413.54:315.09:411.311:401.16:037:57First Quarter27Fri
28Sat5:273.25:295.110:431.86:047:56First Quarter28Sat
29Sun7:063.26:225.312:550.611:49 AM2.16:047:56Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon8:183.47:105.51:520.112:512.36:057:55Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue9:083.57:535.62:38-0.21:422.36:067:54Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 7:04 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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