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 4h 26m 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 - Dec 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:025.87:003.81:020.06:404:46Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat6:376.28:003.812:171.31:49-0.76:404:46Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun7:146.58:553.712:581.62:34-1.16:414:46Full Moon3Sun
4Mon7:536.69:483.71:381.93:19-1.36:424:46Full Moon4Mon
5Tue8:336.610:403.62:192.14:05-1.36:434:46Full Moon5Tue
6Wed9:146.311:343.53:012.34:51-1.16:444:46Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu9:566.03:452.55:38-0.86:444:46Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri12:313.510:40 AM5.54:332.76:26-0.46:454:46Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat1:333.511:27 AM4.95:322.97:160.06:464:46Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun2:353.612:214.36:513.08:060.46:474:46Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:303.81:283.88:342.98:550.86:474:46Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue4:134.02:553.310:132.59:401.26:484:47Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed4:464.34:273.111:252.010:221.56:494:47Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu5:144.55:473.012:151.46:504:47Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri5:414.86:513.012:560.86:504:47Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat6:075.17:443.11:310.36:514:48Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun6:365.48:283.212:102.22:06-0.26:514:48Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon7:075.79:093.312:452.32:40-0.56:524:48New Moon18Mon
19Tue7:405.99:483.31:202.33:16-0.86:534:49New Moon19Tue
20Wed8:166.010:283.41:572.33:54-1.06:534:49New Moon20Wed
21Thu8:546.111:103.42:352.44:33-1.06:544:50New Moon21Thu
22Fri9:346.011:553.43:182.45:15-1.06:544:50Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat10:185.84:062.45:57-0.86:554:51Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:423.611:07 AM5.35:052.56:41-0.56:554:51Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon1:313.812:034.76:202.57:27-0.16:554:52Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue2:204.11:154.07:542.38:140.46:564:53First Quarter26Tue
27Wed3:094.52:493.49:351.89:040.96:564:53First Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:574.94:353.011:011.19:581.46:564:54First Quarter28Thu
29Fri4:445.46:113.012:090.36:574:55Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat5:305.87:253.21:04-0.46:574:55Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun6:156.18:233.41:52-1.06:574:56Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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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