Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : 10:42 am (2.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 50m at 6:26 am (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (28% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410092
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - May 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:384.19:295.43:39-0.23:210.86:047:37Full Moon1Thu
2Fri10:194.09:565.44:15-0.43:501.16:037:38Full Moon2Fri
3Sat10:583.810:235.34:50-0.44:181.46:027:38Full Moon3Sat
4Sun11:393.610:515.15:26-0.44:461.76:017:39Full Moon4Sun
5Mon12:243.46:03-0.25:142.06:017:40Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue1:153.26:440.05:462.26:007:41Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed2:203.07:300.26:252.55:597:41Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:314.23:433.08:250.57:272.75:587:42Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri1:223.95:013.29:280.69:212.85:577:43Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:383.65:503.510:320.711:132.65:567:44Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun4:143.46:243.811:270.75:567:44Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon5:363.56:524.212:202.112:140.75:557:45Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue6:403.67:204.61:081.512:540.75:547:46Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed7:343.87:495.11:490.91:310.75:537:47Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu8:243.98:205.52:280.22:080.85:537:47Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri9:124.08:555.93:09-0.42:450.95:527:48New Moon16Fri
17Sat10:004.19:326.13:51-0.83:231.05:517:49New Moon17Sat
18Sun10:504.010:136.24:35-1.24:041.25:517:49New Moon18Sun
19Mon11:433.910:566.15:22-1.34:491.55:507:50Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue12:413.86:12-1.25:391.85:497:51Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed1:453.77:07-1.06:392.05:497:52Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:395.32:573.88:06-0.77:562.25:487:52Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri1:444.84:083.99:10-0.39:312.25:487:53First Quarter23Fri
24Sat3:024.35:124.210:150.011:071.95:477:54First Quarter24Sat
25Sun4:303.96:054.611:170.35:477:54First Quarter25Sun
26Mon5:543.76:484.912:241.412:110.55:477:55Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue7:043.77:265.21:240.812:590.85:467:56Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed8:033.78:005.32:120.41:391.05:467:56Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu8:533.78:305.52:540.02:151.35:457:57Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri9:373.68:595.53:31-0.32:481.55:457:57Full Moon30Fri
31Sat10:173.69:275.54:05-0.43:181.75:457:58Full Moon31Sat
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 8:34 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 28% 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 Waning Crescent (28% 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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