Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 24m at 6:54 pm (2.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:31 am (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:49 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (80% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410092
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - Sep 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:054.66:287:19First Quarter1Fri
2Sat8:363.35:325.012:470.610:53 AM3.26:287:18First Quarter2Sat
3Sun8:303.56:375.51:340.112:292.96:297:17Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon8:463.87:305.92:12-0.41:262.46:307:15Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue9:084.28:186.22:47-0.72:141.86:307:14Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed9:344.69:046.33:21-0.93:001.36:317:13Full Moon6Wed
7Thu10:025.09:506.23:54-0.83:470.86:327:11Full Moon7Thu
8Fri10:335.410:375.74:26-0.54:350.46:327:10Full Moon8Fri
9Sat11:075.611:275.14:590.05:260.26:337:08Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun11:425.85:320.66:220.26:347:07Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon12:234.312:225.76:041.37:260.36:347:06Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue1:333.61:075.56:382.08:450.56:357:04Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:233.12:065.27:172.610:240.56:367:03Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu6:153.23:304.98:363.111:560.46:367:02Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri7:313.65:064.811:113.26:377:00Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat8:053.96:225.01:020.112:402.96:386:59Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun8:314.17:165.21:490.01:322.56:386:57Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon8:534.37:595.32:26-0.12:112.16:396:56Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue9:134.48:345.32:550.02:431.76:406:55Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed9:314.69:065.23:190.13:131.46:406:53New Moon20Wed
21Thu9:474.79:375.13:400.33:431.16:416:52New Moon21Thu
22Fri10:054.910:084.83:590.64:130.96:426:51New Moon22Fri
23Sat10:235.010:404.54:170.94:450.86:426:49New Moon23Sat
24Sun10:425.111:154.14:341.25:190.76:436:48Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon11:025.111:553.64:511.65:570.86:446:46Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue11:255.15:062.06:430.96:446:45Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed12:473.111:52 AM5.05:162.37:441.06:456:44Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu2:202.812:304.85:082.69:141.06:466:42First Quarter28Thu
29Fri1:344.610:560.86:476:41First Quarter29Fri
30Sat3:274.66:476:40First Quarter30Sat
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 9:42 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 80% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (80% illuminated). This places Santa Catalina Island, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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