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 1h 11m 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 - Nov 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:405.49:234.12:311.33:230.37:126:02New Moon1Wed
2Thu9:035.59:584.12:551.53:540.17:136:01New Moon2Thu
3Fri9:275.510:333.93:201.64:250.07:146:00New Moon3Fri
4Sat9:525.511:103.83:451.84:580.07:155:59New Moon4Sat
5Sun9:195.510:523.63:112.04:330.16:164:58Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon9:485.311:413.43:382.25:130.26:174:57Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:205.14:082.55:580.46:184:57Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed12:423.310:59 AM4.84:462.76:510.56:194:56Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu1:583.311:51 AM4.55:462.97:530.76:204:55First Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:143.51:074.17:333.08:570.76:214:54First Quarter10Fri
11Sat4:083.92:443.99:292.79:560.76:214:54First Quarter11Sat
12Sun4:484.34:143.910:492.110:480.86:224:53First Quarter12Sun
13Mon5:234.85:264.111:471.411:340.86:234:52Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue5:585.46:274.212:360.66:244:52Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed6:355.97:234.412:170.81:22-0.16:254:51Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu7:126.38:154.412:590.92:08-0.76:264:51Full Moon16Thu
17Fri7:526.69:064.41:411.12:54-1.16:274:50Full Moon17Fri
18Sat8:336.79:584.32:231.33:40-1.36:284:50Full Moon18Sat
19Sun9:166.610:534.13:081.54:29-1.26:294:49Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon10:016.311:514.03:551.85:19-0.96:304:49Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue10:495.84:472.16:13-0.66:314:48Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed12:573.911:43 AM5.25:502.47:11-0.16:324:48Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu2:083.912:474.57:112.68:120.36:324:47Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:184.12:074.08:522.59:150.76:334:47Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:174.33:383.610:262.210:131.06:344:47Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun5:044.65:003.511:351.711:031.26:354:47Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon5:414.86:053.512:251.26:364:46Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue6:125.06:573.51:060.86:374:46Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed6:405.27:403.612:201.61:400.46:384:46Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu7:065.48:183.612:511.72:120.16:394:46Waning Crescent30Thu
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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