Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : 8:05 pm (2.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 55m at 2:34 pm (4.0 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 - Sep 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:504.18:545.53:30-0.12:592.06:287:19New Moon1Thu
2Fri10:084.29:255.53:54-0.13:281.76:297:18New Moon2Fri
3Sat10:264.49:555.44:150.03:591.56:297:16New Moon3Sat
4Sun10:464.510:265.14:360.24:321.36:307:15New Moon4Sun
5Mon11:064.710:594.84:570.45:071.26:317:14New Moon5Mon
6Tue11:284.811:354.35:170.85:451.26:317:12Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed11:524.95:361.26:301.16:327:11Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu12:183.712:204.95:551.77:281.26:337:09Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri1:173.212:564.96:112.18:481.26:337:08First Quarter9Fri
10Sat3:092.71:514.96:202.510:330.96:347:07First Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:174.86:357:05First Quarter11Sun
12Mon7:553.34:565.112:020.510:12 AM3.26:357:04First Quarter12Mon
13Tue8:023.66:135.51:010.012:092.96:367:03Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed8:234.07:135.91:47-0.51:132.36:377:01Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu8:494.48:056.22:27-0.72:051.76:377:00Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri9:174.88:536.23:03-0.82:521.16:386:59Full Moon16Fri
17Sat9:465.29:406.03:37-0.73:380.66:396:57Full Moon17Sat
18Sun10:175.510:265.64:10-0.44:250.36:396:56Full Moon18Sun
19Mon10:485.711:145.04:420.15:120.16:406:54Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue11:215.75:130.86:020.26:416:53Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed12:054.311:54 AM5.65:421.46:570.36:416:52Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu1:083.612:315.36:102.18:030.66:426:50Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri2:413.11:144.96:342.69:310.86:436:49Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:194.511:120.86:436:47Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun7:453.54:034.310:123.46:446:46Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon7:573.85:374.412:270.612:163.26:456:45Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue8:144.06:384.61:170.41:082.86:456:43Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed8:304.17:234.91:530.31:442.46:466:42Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu8:464.37:595.02:220.32:141.96:476:41Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri9:014.58:335.12:460.32:431.66:476:39Waning Crescent30Fri
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 5:19 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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