Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 54m at 6:11 am (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 12:47 pm (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (93% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410092
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - Feb 2011

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:585.69:233.91:561.73:05-0.96:495:25New Moon1Tue
2Wed8:335.69:484.02:331.53:33-0.86:495:26New Moon2Wed
3Thu9:065.410:134.13:081.43:59-0.56:485:27New Moon3Thu
4Fri9:375.110:374.23:421.34:24-0.36:475:28New Moon4Fri
5Sat10:084.711:034.24:171.34:470.16:465:29Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:404.211:294.24:541.35:100.56:465:30Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:143.711:594.25:361.45:310.96:455:31Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue11:553.16:271.55:501.36:445:31Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:334.212:552.57:381.56:071.76:435:32First Quarter9Wed
10Thu1:194.23:272.29:231.46:132.16:425:33First Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:254.211:071.06:415:34First Quarter11Fri
12Sat3:444.47:172.712:070.56:405:35First Quarter12Sat
13Sun4:554.77:333.012:49-0.16:395:36Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon5:515.27:543.41:24-0.66:385:37Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue6:405.68:183.712:341.91:58-0.96:375:38Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed7:265.98:464.11:221.52:31-1.26:365:39Full Moon16Wed
17Thu8:106.09:164.52:081.03:04-1.26:355:40Full Moon17Thu
18Fri8:555.99:494.82:540.63:38-1.06:345:41Full Moon18Fri
19Sat9:415.610:245.13:420.34:12-0.76:335:42Full Moon19Sat
20Sun10:295.011:025.24:320.14:46-0.26:325:42Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon11:214.311:445.25:280.15:220.46:315:43Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:243.56:320.26:001.16:305:44Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:335.11:512.87:500.46:451.76:295:45Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:354.94:032.69:250.47:552.26:285:46Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:544.76:002.910:580.19:542.46:265:47Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat4:214.76:563.312:07-0.26:255:48Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun5:334.87:323.512:57-0.46:245:48Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon6:275.08:003.812:312.01:36-0.56:235:49Waning Crescent28Mon
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 9:29 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 93% 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 (93% 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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