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 (tomorrow) : 1:27 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 16m at 5:39 pm (5.5 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 - Apr 2054

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:443.87:483.512:112.51:030.46:407:14Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu6:454.08:123.71:082.11:420.36:397:15Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri7:304.28:334.01:471.72:140.26:387:16Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat8:084.48:544.22:201.42:420.16:367:16Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun8:434.59:154.52:501.03:070.16:357:17Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon9:174.59:384.73:210.63:330.26:347:18New Moon6Mon
7Tue9:514.410:024.93:530.33:580.46:327:19New Moon7Tue
8Wed10:274.310:285.04:270.14:240.66:317:19New Moon8Wed
9Thu11:064.110:575.15:03-0.14:520.96:307:20New Moon9Thu
10Fri11:503.711:305.15:44-0.15:211.26:297:21Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat12:433.46:31-0.15:541.66:277:22Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:095.01:533.07:270.06:362.06:267:22Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:574.73:302.98:370.17:402.46:257:23First Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:034.55:123.19:580.19:302.56:247:24First Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:304.36:183.511:160.011:192.36:227:25First Quarter15Wed
16Thu5:014.47:024.012:19-0.26:217:25First Quarter16Thu
17Fri6:174.57:394.412:351.71:10-0.36:207:26Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat7:194.78:144.81:321.11:54-0.36:197:27Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun8:134.88:475.22:210.52:33-0.36:187:28Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon9:024.89:205.53:06-0.13:100.06:167:28Full Moon20Mon
21Tue9:494.69:535.63:49-0.43:450.36:157:29Full Moon21Tue
22Wed10:354.410:265.64:32-0.64:190.66:147:30Full Moon22Wed
23Thu11:224.110:595.45:14-0.74:521.16:137:31Full Moon23Thu
24Fri12:113.75:58-0.55:261.56:127:31Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat1:073.46:44-0.36:012.06:117:32Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun12:084.82:173.17:360.06:402.46:107:33Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:494.43:503.08:370.37:412.76:097:34Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue1:423.95:273.29:480.69:392.86:087:34Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:033.66:233.411:000.611:362.66:077:35Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:393.56:573.711:580.66:067:36Third Quarter30Thu
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 9:33 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 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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