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 (tomorrow) : 12:26 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 40m at 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 - May 2052

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:323.86:09-1.25:411.56:047:37Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu1:393.67:06-0.96:371.96:037:38Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri12:415.32:563.58:08-0.67:492.26:027:38Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat1:454.74:173.79:17-0.29:252.36:017:39First Quarter4Sat
5Sun3:044.25:283.910:280.011:062.16:007:40First Quarter5Sun
6Mon4:333.96:214.211:330.25:597:41First Quarter6Mon
7Tue5:543.87:034.512:241.612:270.45:597:42Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed7:003.87:374.71:221.11:120.65:587:42Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu7:543.88:064.92:070.71:480.85:577:43Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri8:393.88:335.12:460.32:201.05:567:44Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat9:193.78:585.23:200.02:481.25:557:45Full Moon11Sat
12Sun9:563.79:225.33:52-0.23:141.45:557:45Full Moon12Sun
13Mon10:323.69:485.34:23-0.33:411.65:547:46Full Moon13Mon
14Tue11:093.510:155.24:55-0.34:081.75:537:47Full Moon14Tue
15Wed11:483.410:445.15:29-0.34:371.95:527:47Full Moon15Wed
16Thu12:323.36:06-0.25:082.15:527:48Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri1:243.26:46-0.15:452.45:517:49Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat2:243.27:310.16:342.65:507:50Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun12:344.43:313.38:220.37:492.75:507:50Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon1:314.04:323.59:190.49:352.65:497:51Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:513.75:193.910:170.611:112.25:497:52Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed4:243.55:594.311:120.65:487:52Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu5:483.56:364.812:201.612:030.75:487:53Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri6:583.77:135.31:140.812:500.85:477:54Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat7:593.87:525.82:030.11:350.85:477:54Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun8:544.08:326.22:49-0.62:190.95:467:55Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon9:474.19:146.53:35-1.13:031.15:467:56New Moon27Mon
28Tue10:394.19:586.54:22-1.43:491.25:467:56New Moon28Tue
29Wed11:324.010:446.35:10-1.54:371.55:457:57New Moon29Wed
30Thu12:274.05:59-1.45:291.75:457:58Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri1:263.96:50-1.16:282.05:457:58Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 8:36 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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