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 1h 42m 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 - Feb 2046

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:015.28:203.41:39-0.76:495:25Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri6:505.48:483.512:462.32:16-0.86:485:26Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat7:325.59:123.71:302.12:48-0.96:475:27Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun8:075.59:353.82:071.83:16-0.86:475:28New Moon4Sun
5Mon8:395.59:563.92:401.63:42-0.76:465:29New Moon5Mon
6Tue9:105.310:184.03:121.54:05-0.56:455:30New Moon6Tue
7Wed9:395.010:404.13:451.44:27-0.26:445:31New Moon7Wed
8Thu10:094.611:034.24:191.34:480.16:435:32Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri10:414.111:284.24:561.35:080.56:425:33Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat11:153.611:554.35:391.35:261.06:425:34Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun11:583.06:321.45:411.46:415:35Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:284.31:062.47:461.45:481.86:405:36First Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:134.39:381.26:395:37First Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:224.311:190.76:385:37First Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:484.57:392.812:170.16:375:38First Quarter15Thu
16Fri5:024.97:473.112:59-0.56:365:39Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat6:025.48:073.51:35-0.96:355:40Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun6:535.98:313.912:471.92:10-1.36:345:41Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon7:406.18:594.31:361.42:44-1.46:335:42Full Moon19Mon
20Tue8:266.29:304.62:240.93:18-1.36:315:43Full Moon20Tue
21Wed9:125.910:025.03:120.43:51-1.06:305:44Full Moon21Wed
22Thu9:595.410:375.24:010.24:25-0.56:295:45Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri10:484.711:155.34:530.14:580.16:285:45Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat11:443.911:565.25:510.15:310.86:275:46Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun12:543.16:590.36:051.56:265:47Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:455.02:452.68:240.46:442.16:255:48Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:494.75:412.610:070.38:052.66:235:49Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:174.56:563.011:340.010:352.76:225:50Third Quarter28Wed
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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