Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 33m at 7:46 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 2:34 pm (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:49 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410092
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - Oct 2046

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:266.311:244.54:170.85:17-0.66:486:38Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue11:036.34:511.36:11-0.56:496:37Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed12:243.911:45 AM6.05:271.97:13-0.26:506:35Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu1:403.412:345.66:062.48:270.16:506:34Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri3:303.21:385.17:002.99:540.36:516:33First Quarter5Fri
6Sat5:353.43:104.78:563.211:170.46:526:31First Quarter6Sat
7Sun6:383.84:484.611:133.06:526:30First Quarter7Sun
8Mon7:144.16:044.612:200.312:312.66:536:29First Quarter8Mon
9Tue7:424.37:004.71:060.31:212.16:546:27Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed8:044.67:454.71:420.41:591.66:556:26Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu8:244.88:234.62:110.62:321.26:556:25Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri8:435.08:584.52:350.83:030.96:566:24Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat9:015.29:314.42:561.03:330.66:576:22Full Moon13Sat
14Sun9:205.410:064.23:161.34:030.36:586:21Full Moon14Sun
15Mon9:415.510:423.93:361.54:350.26:596:20Full Moon15Mon
16Tue10:045.511:213.63:561.85:090.26:596:19Full Moon16Tue
17Wed10:295.54:162.15:480.37:006:17Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu12:083.310:57 AM5.44:352.46:340.47:016:16Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri1:123.111:31 AM5.24:512.67:330.67:026:15Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat12:164.98:470.77:026:14Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun1:254.710:060.67:036:13Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon6:173.53:044.59:123.311:100.57:046:12Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue6:273.84:404.511:142.97:056:11Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed6:474.35:554.612:000.412:222.27:066:10Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu7:114.86:584.712:410.31:141.47:076:08Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri7:385.47:544.81:190.42:020.57:076:07Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat8:095.98:474.71:550.62:48-0.27:086:06Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun8:426.49:404.52:300.83:34-0.87:096:05New Moon28Sun
29Mon9:176.610:334.33:061.24:21-1.17:106:04New Moon29Mon
30Tue9:556.711:294.03:431.55:09-1.17:116:03New Moon30Tue
31Wed10:356.54:211.96:01-0.97:126:02Waxing Crescent31Wed
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 11:10 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 71% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (71% illuminated). This places Santa Catalina Island, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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