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 2h 36m 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 - Jun 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:553.69:565.44:39-0.53:481.85:447:59Full Moon1Sun
2Mon11:333.510:255.35:12-0.54:192.05:447:59Full Moon2Mon
3Tue12:143.45:46-0.44:522.25:448:00Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:583.46:23-0.25:282.45:448:00Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu1:473.37:020.06:112.55:448:01Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:054.52:433.47:440.27:092.75:448:01Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:494.23:403.58:300.48:322.75:438:02Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:463.84:323.79:200.710:122.55:438:02Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:073.45:164.110:130.911:362.15:438:03Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue4:413.25:544.511:051.05:438:03Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed6:053.26:314.912:381.411:55 AM1.15:438:04Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu7:143.47:095.41:270.712:421.25:438:04Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri8:123.67:485.92:120.01:281.35:438:04Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat9:053.78:296.32:56-0.62:141.35:438:05Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun9:553.99:126.53:40-1.13:001.45:438:05New Moon15Sun
16Mon10:454.09:576.64:25-1.43:481.55:448:05New Moon16Mon
17Tue11:354.110:446.45:12-1.54:381.65:448:06New Moon17Tue
18Wed12:284.15:59-1.45:321.75:448:06Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu1:234.16:49-1.16:341.95:448:06Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:275.52:224.27:40-0.77:452.05:448:06Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat1:274.83:234.38:34-0.29:102.05:448:07First Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:384.14:244.59:300.310:421.85:458:07First Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:033.65:204.810:280.85:458:07First Quarter23Mon
24Tue5:353.36:105.012:051.311:26 AM1.25:458:07First Quarter24Tue
25Wed6:563.26:535.21:110.812:191.55:468:07Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu8:023.37:315.32:020.41:061.75:468:07Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri8:533.48:055.42:440.11:471.95:468:07Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat9:353.58:375.53:20-0.22:242.05:478:07Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun10:113.59:075.63:53-0.32:582.05:478:07Full Moon29Sun
30Mon10:443.69:385.54:24-0.43:302.05:478:07Full Moon30Mon
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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