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 3h 49m at 6:43 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:394.65:363.710:28-0.310:402.46:057:36First Quarter1Fri
2Sat4:114.36:204.111:29-0.16:047:37First Quarter2Sat
3Sun5:364.16:564.612:061.812:200.16:037:38Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon6:484.07:295.01:091.11:040.36:027:39Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue7:483.98:005.32:000.41:410.66:017:39Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed8:423.88:295.52:45-0.12:151.06:007:40Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu9:303.78:585.73:25-0.52:461.35:597:41Full Moon7Thu
8Fri10:153.69:265.74:04-0.73:161.65:587:42Full Moon8Fri
9Sat10:593.49:555.64:41-0.83:441.85:577:43Full Moon9Sat
10Sun11:443.310:255.45:18-0.74:132.15:577:43Full Moon10Sun
11Mon12:313.15:57-0.54:412.35:567:44Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue1:263.06:39-0.35:122.55:557:45Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed2:332.97:260.05:492.75:547:45Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu12:114.53:523.08:180.26:492.95:537:46Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri1:004.14:553.29:140.48:412.95:537:47Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:073.85:333.510:090.610:412.75:527:48Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun3:363.56:003.810:580.75:517:48Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon5:043.36:244.212:002.211:40 AM0.95:517:49Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue6:193.36:494.612:531.612:181.15:507:50Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed7:213.37:175.11:360.912:541.25:507:51Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu8:173.47:475.52:170.21:301.45:497:51Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri9:093.58:226.02:57-0.52:071.55:487:52Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat9:593.59:006.33:40-1.02:461.75:487:53New Moon23Sat
24Sun10:503.59:426.44:24-1.43:271.85:477:53New Moon24Sun
25Mon11:423.510:276.45:11-1.54:122.05:477:54New Moon25Mon
26Tue12:383.56:00-1.55:032.15:477:55Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed1:373.56:53-1.36:032.35:467:55Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu12:105.72:403.67:47-1.07:182.45:467:56Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri1:125.13:413.98:44-0.68:502.35:457:57First Quarter29Fri
30Sat2:244.54:374.29:40-0.110:282.05:457:57First Quarter30Sat
31Sun3:483.95:274.610:350.311:531.45:457:58First Quarter31Sun
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 10:02 am — 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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