Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 41m at 9:43 am (1.7 ft)
Next high tide : 4:46 pm (5.0 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 - Feb 2052

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:145.610:254.23:121.34:11-0.86:495:25New Moon1Thu
2Fri9:535.411:004.43:541.24:44-0.66:495:26Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat10:355.011:384.54:411.15:19-0.36:485:27Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun11:234.45:351.15:560.26:475:28Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon12:224.612:213.76:391.26:380.76:465:29Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue1:144.61:423.18:011.17:291.26:455:30First Quarter6Tue
7Wed2:174.73:352.89:380.98:391.76:455:31First Quarter7Wed
8Thu3:284.85:262.911:070.410:061.96:445:31First Quarter8Thu
9Fri4:395.16:383.212:13-0.16:435:32Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat5:425.47:283.61:05-0.66:425:33Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun6:355.68:083.912:281.61:48-0.96:415:34Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon7:235.88:444.11:201.42:27-1.06:405:35Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue8:065.89:174.32:061.13:02-1.06:395:36Full Moon13Tue
14Wed8:465.79:484.42:471.03:35-0.96:385:37Full Moon14Wed
15Thu9:235.410:194.43:270.94:06-0.66:375:38Full Moon15Thu
16Fri10:005.010:494.44:060.94:35-0.26:365:39Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat10:364.511:204.34:460.95:030.26:355:40Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun11:144.011:534.25:281.15:300.76:345:41Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon11:563.46:161.25:571.26:335:42Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:294.112:512.97:181.46:241.66:325:42Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:144.02:272.58:451.56:582.06:315:43Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:183.95:142.510:281.38:142.36:305:44Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:383.96:342.711:420.910:192.46:295:45Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat4:494.27:063.012:290.56:275:46Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun5:434.57:303.31:050.16:265:47Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon6:274.87:543.612:242.01:36-0.36:255:48Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue7:075.18:193.91:051.62:06-0.56:245:48Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed7:455.48:464.21:441.22:37-0.76:235:49New Moon28Wed
29Thu8:245.59:154.52:230.93:07-0.76:215:50New Moon29Thu
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 1:14 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 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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