Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : 9:43 am (1.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 23m at 4:26 am (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:51 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (39% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410092
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - Oct 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:304.88:215.02:150.42:291.26:486:38Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon8:555.08:584.92:450.53:040.96:496:37Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue9:185.19:324.83:120.73:360.76:496:35New Moon3Tue
4Wed9:405.210:054.63:360.94:070.56:506:34New Moon4Wed
5Thu10:035.210:394.33:591.24:380.56:516:33New Moon5Thu
6Fri10:265.211:144.14:211.45:120.56:526:31New Moon6Fri
7Sat10:515.211:543.84:441.75:480.66:526:30Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun11:185.05:082.06:300.76:536:29Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:423.411:49 AM4.85:322.37:210.96:546:28Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue1:493.212:284.66:002.68:271.16:556:26Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed3:353.11:254.36:442.99:471.16:556:25First Quarter11Wed
12Thu5:253.32:554.28:463.111:011.06:566:24First Quarter12Thu
13Fri6:123.64:334.210:562.911:570.76:576:23First Quarter13Fri
14Sat6:414.05:484.412:092.46:586:21First Quarter14Sat
15Sun7:094.56:474.712:410.51:001.86:586:20Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon7:385.07:395.01:200.41:461.16:596:19Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue8:095.58:295.11:580.32:300.47:006:18Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed8:425.99:175.12:340.43:14-0.27:016:17Full Moon18Wed
19Thu9:186.310:074.93:110.64:00-0.67:016:15Full Moon19Thu
20Fri9:566.510:594.63:490.84:48-0.87:026:14Full Moon20Fri
21Sat10:376.411:554.34:291.25:38-0.87:036:13Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun11:216.25:121.66:34-0.67:046:12Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:594.012:115.86:012.07:35-0.27:056:11Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue2:163.71:095.27:042.58:460.17:066:10Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:463.72:244.78:332.710:020.47:066:09Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu5:084.03:544.410:222.711:130.57:076:08Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri6:074.35:214.211:522.37:086:07Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat6:504.66:294.212:110.612:541.87:096:06Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun7:244.87:244.312:570.81:411.37:106:05Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon7:525.18:084.21:340.92:190.97:116:04Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue8:175.28:474.22:041.12:520.67:126:03Waning Crescent31Tue
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 7:04 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 39% 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 Third Quarter (39% 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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