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 (tomorrow) : in 4h 28m at 12:26 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:26 am (2.7 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 - Jan 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:055.87:313.61:20-0.56:584:57Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:516.38:213.912:331.52:05-1.16:584:58Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri7:366.69:084.11:241.42:49-1.56:584:59Full Moon3Fri
4Sat8:226.79:544.22:131.43:33-1.66:585:00Full Moon4Sat
5Sun9:076.610:404.33:021.44:17-1.66:585:00Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:546.211:274.33:531.45:01-1.36:585:01Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue10:415.74:461.55:45-0.86:585:02Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:174.311:32 AM5.05:451.76:31-0.36:585:03Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu1:104.312:284.26:541.87:180.36:585:04Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri2:074.31:383.58:181.88:100.96:585:05Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:074.43:113.09:531.69:071.46:585:06Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun4:064.54:572.811:181.210:101.76:585:06Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:594.76:222.912:200.86:575:07Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue5:444.87:193.11:060.46:575:08Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed6:225.08:003.312:012.01:430.06:575:09Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:575.28:333.412:432.02:15-0.26:575:10Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri7:295.39:023.51:202.02:44-0.46:575:11Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat8:005.59:303.61:531.93:13-0.66:565:12New Moon18Sat
19Sun8:315.59:583.72:261.83:41-0.66:565:13New Moon19Sun
20Mon9:025.510:283.83:001.74:10-0.66:555:14New Moon20Mon
21Tue9:355.310:593.93:351.74:40-0.56:555:15New Moon21Tue
22Wed10:085.111:333.94:131.75:11-0.36:555:16Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu10:454.74:551.75:430.06:545:17Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:104.011:28 AM4.25:471.86:170.46:545:18Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:534.112:233.66:531.86:570.86:535:19First Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:444.21:433.18:201.67:481.26:535:20First Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:434.53:382.79:591.28:541.66:525:21First Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:484.85:262.911:200.610:131.86:515:22First Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:505.26:383.212:21-0.16:515:23Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu5:475.67:303.51:10-0.76:505:24Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri6:396.08:143.912:271.61:55-1.16:495:25Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 3:26 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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