Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 18m at 8:05 pm (2.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:23 am (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:49 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410092
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - Jan 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:493.512:004.06:362.77:220.66:584:57Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:303.81:033.48:082.57:591.06:584:58Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:104.12:382.99:492.18:421.46:584:59Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:514.54:352.711:091.49:331.76:584:59Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed4:334.96:122.812:080.66:585:00Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu5:185.47:223.012:58-0.26:585:01Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri6:055.98:143.31:44-0.96:585:02Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat6:526.39:003.512:292.22:29-1.56:585:03Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun7:416.69:423.71:222.13:13-1.86:585:04New Moon9Sun
10Mon8:296.810:243.82:141.93:57-1.96:585:04New Moon10Mon
11Tue9:176.711:073.93:061.84:41-1.86:585:05New Moon11Tue
12Wed10:066.311:514.14:001.75:24-1.46:585:06Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu10:565.74:571.76:06-0.96:585:07Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:374.211:49 AM4.96:011.86:49-0.36:575:08Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat1:264.312:504.07:171.87:310.46:575:09First Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:174.52:113.28:491.68:161.16:575:10First Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:104.64:072.710:291.29:081.76:575:11First Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:054.76:102.711:520.710:112.26:565:12First Quarter18Tue
19Wed4:584.97:342.912:510.26:565:13Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu5:465.08:233.11:35-0.26:565:14Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri6:295.28:563.312:172.52:12-0.56:555:15Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat7:085.39:233.41:032.42:44-0.66:555:16Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun7:445.49:463.41:402.33:14-0.76:545:17Full Moon23Sun
24Mon8:175.510:093.52:142.23:41-0.76:545:18Full Moon24Mon
25Tue8:495.510:333.52:462.04:08-0.76:535:18Full Moon25Tue
26Wed9:205.510:593.63:191.94:35-0.66:535:19Full Moon26Wed
27Thu9:515.211:253.73:541.95:00-0.46:525:20Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri10:244.911:523.84:321.95:25-0.16:525:21Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat10:594.45:161.85:500.36:515:22Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun12:223.911:40 AM3.86:101.86:150.76:505:23Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon12:564.112:363.17:211.76:411.26:505:24Third Quarter31Mon
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 10:44 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 71% 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 Waning Gibbous (71% 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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