Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 08m at 12:26 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:286.28:544.21:211.42:37-1.46:495:26Full Moon1Sat
2Sun8:156.39:334.42:101.13:17-1.56:485:26Full Moon2Sun
3Mon9:006.210:124.52:580.93:56-1.36:475:27Full Moon3Mon
4Tue9:445.910:514.63:450.94:34-1.06:465:28Full Moon4Tue
5Wed10:285.311:314.54:330.95:11-0.56:465:29Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu11:134.75:231.05:480.06:455:30Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:134.412:024.06:201.26:250.66:445:31Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:584.31:013.37:271.47:051.26:435:32Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun1:514.22:292.78:551.47:531.76:425:33Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:544.14:412.610:331.29:052.16:415:34Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue4:044.16:232.811:500.910:352.36:405:35Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed5:064.37:133.012:410.56:395:36Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu5:564.57:453.21:180.16:385:37Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri6:364.88:113.412:322.11:50-0.16:375:38Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat7:125.08:343.61:101.92:19-0.36:365:39Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun7:455.28:583.81:441.62:46-0.56:355:40New Moon16Sun
17Mon8:185.39:234.02:171.43:13-0.66:345:40New Moon17Mon
18Tue8:505.39:494.22:501.23:40-0.56:335:41New Moon18Tue
19Wed9:245.210:174.33:261.04:08-0.46:325:42New Moon19Wed
20Thu10:004.910:484.44:030.94:36-0.16:315:43Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri10:394.511:224.54:460.95:070.26:305:44Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat11:254.05:350.95:400.66:295:45Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:024.512:223.46:350.96:181.16:285:46Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:514.51:472.97:540.97:081.66:275:47First Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:544.53:492.79:300.78:252.06:255:47First Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:114.65:342.910:580.310:062.16:245:48First Quarter26Wed
27Thu4:294.96:353.312:03-0.26:235:49Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri5:365.27:193.712:54-0.66:225:50Waxing Gibbous28Fri
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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