Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 33m at 5:58 am (-1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 12:24 pm (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:56 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (8% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410092
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - Dec 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:323.611:43 AM5.55:382.87:32-0.56:404:46Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri2:433.812:544.97:122.88:34-0.16:414:46Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:444.12:194.39:012.69:330.36:424:45Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun4:324.53:493.810:342.110:250.76:424:45Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon5:124.85:113.611:441.411:101.16:434:46Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue5:465.16:223.512:370.86:444:46Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed6:165.47:213.41:210.36:454:46Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu6:445.58:113.412:231.81:59-0.16:464:46Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri7:115.68:553.412:532.02:33-0.36:464:46Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat7:375.79:353.41:222.23:06-0.56:474:46New Moon10Sat
11Sun8:055.710:133.31:502.43:39-0.56:484:46New Moon11Sun
12Mon8:355.710:523.32:192.54:13-0.56:484:47New Moon12Mon
13Tue9:065.611:343.22:502.54:49-0.46:494:47New Moon13Tue
14Wed9:395.43:222.65:27-0.36:504:47Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu12:213.210:14 AM5.23:582.76:08-0.16:504:47Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri1:123.310:52 AM4.94:432.96:490.16:514:48Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat2:043.411:37 AM4.45:503.07:320.36:524:48Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun2:513.612:373.97:262.98:160.66:524:49First Quarter18Sun
19Mon3:293.92:023.49:142.69:010.96:534:49First Quarter19Mon
20Tue4:044.33:453.110:411.99:471.26:534:50First Quarter20Tue
21Wed4:394.85:203.011:441.110:351.56:544:50Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu5:165.46:383.112:360.26:544:51Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri5:555.97:413.31:23-0.66:554:51Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat6:386.48:363.512:141.92:09-1.26:554:52Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun7:236.79:263.61:032.02:56-1.66:564:52Full Moon25Sun
26Mon8:106.910:143.71:532.03:42-1.86:564:53Full Moon26Mon
27Tue8:586.811:023.72:442.04:29-1.86:564:54Full Moon27Tue
28Wed9:476.611:523.83:362.05:16-1.56:574:54Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu10:376.14:332.16:03-1.16:574:55Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri12:433.911:30 AM5.45:362.26:50-0.56:574:56Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat1:364.012:294.66:512.27:310.16:574:56Third Quarter31Sat
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 9:11 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 8% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (8% illuminated). This places Santa Catalina Island, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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