Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : 5:57 pm (2.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 39m at 1:21 pm (3.6 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 - Sep 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:065.111:114.94:570.25:160.86:287:18Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue11:345.211:524.35:230.75:590.86:297:17Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed12:015.15:461.36:471.06:297:16Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu12:393.712:304.96:061.87:431.26:307:14Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri1:403.11:034.76:182.39:021.36:317:13First Quarter5Fri
6Sat3:552.71:514.45:562.710:501.36:317:12First Quarter6Sat
7Sun3:174.26:327:10First Quarter7Sun
8Mon5:024.312:181.06:337:09First Quarter8Mon
9Tue8:273.56:134.61:110.712:273.16:337:08Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed8:333.77:014.91:470.41:132.76:347:06Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu8:453.97:415.22:170.21:482.36:357:05Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri9:014.28:175.42:430.02:221.96:357:04Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat9:184.58:535.53:08-0.12:561.46:367:02Full Moon13Sat
14Sun9:394.89:305.43:320.03:321.06:377:01Full Moon14Sun
15Mon10:025.210:095.23:570.24:100.66:377:00Full Moon15Mon
16Tue10:285.510:514.74:220.54:520.46:386:58Full Moon16Tue
17Wed10:575.711:394.24:480.95:390.26:396:57Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu11:315.75:151.46:330.36:396:55Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri12:383.612:105.75:441.97:390.46:406:54Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat2:013.11:015.46:152.49:060.56:416:53Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun4:262.92:135.26:582.810:430.36:416:51Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon6:323.33:515.19:173.26:426:50Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue7:123.75:235.212:020.111:29 AM2.96:436:48Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed7:424.16:335.412:58-0.212:442.46:436:47Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu8:104.57:295.51:42-0.31:381.86:446:46Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri8:374.88:165.52:19-0.32:231.26:456:44Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat9:035.19:005.42:51-0.13:040.86:466:43New Moon27Sat
28Sun9:285.49:405.13:200.23:430.46:466:42New Moon28Sun
29Mon9:535.510:204.73:460.64:210.36:476:40New Moon29Mon
30Tue10:175.611:004.34:101.04:580.26:486:39New Moon30Tue
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 3:39 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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