Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 40m at 5:57 pm (2.5 ft)
Next high tide : 11:50 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (87% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410092
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - Jul 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:503.58:316.73:18-1.32:132.15:488:07New Moon1Tue
2Wed10:353.79:216.84:04-1.63:072.05:488:07New Moon2Wed
3Thu11:193.810:096.74:49-1.74:001.95:498:07New Moon3Thu
4Fri12:024.05:33-1.64:531.95:498:07Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat12:454.16:15-1.25:481.95:508:07Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun1:304.26:56-0.76:491.95:508:07Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon12:355.12:154.37:36-0.27:572.05:518:07Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue1:294.33:024.48:150.59:181.95:518:06First Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:353.53:514.58:541.110:511.65:528:06First Quarter9Wed
10Thu4:082.94:414.69:351.75:528:06First Quarter10Thu
11Fri6:122.75:304.812:171.210:24 AM2.25:538:05First Quarter11Fri
12Sat7:582.86:174.91:220.811:25 AM2.55:538:05Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun8:593.07:015.12:100.312:282.75:548:05Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon9:363.27:415.32:490.01:212.75:558:04Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue10:033.38:185.53:22-0.22:042.65:558:04Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed10:283.48:535.73:53-0.42:422.55:568:03Full Moon16Wed
17Thu10:523.59:275.84:23-0.63:182.35:568:03Full Moon17Thu
18Fri11:173.610:005.84:52-0.63:542.25:578:03Full Moon18Fri
19Sat11:443.810:345.65:21-0.64:322.15:588:02Full Moon19Sat
20Sun12:133.95:49-0.55:132.15:588:01Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:424.16:17-0.26:002.05:598:01Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue1:154.36:450.26:561.96:008:00Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:324.31:514.57:140.68:051.86:008:00Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu1:293.62:344.77:461.19:331.66:017:59Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:543.03:275.08:231.611:111.16:027:58Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat5:082.64:295.39:152.16:027:58Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun7:132.85:365.612:330.410:37 AM2.56:037:57Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon8:203.26:396.01:35-0.212:062.56:047:56Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue9:033.57:366.42:25-0.81:182.46:047:55Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed9:403.88:286.63:10-1.22:172.16:057:55New Moon30Wed
31Thu10:154.09:166.63:51-1.33:091.86:067:54New Moon31Thu
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 8:53 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 87% 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 (87% 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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