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 1h 49m 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 - Feb 2062

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:464.45:432.410:521.08:032.36:495:25Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:504.47:492.712:100.66:485:26Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:554.58:173.01:020.16:475:27Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat5:514.78:363.21:40-0.26:475:28Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun6:364.98:533.312:322.62:12-0.46:465:29Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon7:145.29:103.41:122.42:40-0.66:455:30Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue7:495.49:293.51:462.13:07-0.76:445:31New Moon7Tue
8Wed8:215.59:503.72:181.93:32-0.86:435:32New Moon8Wed
9Thu8:525.510:123.82:501.63:57-0.76:425:33New Moon9Thu
10Fri9:235.310:354.03:251.54:21-0.66:415:34New Moon10Fri
11Sat9:575.011:004.24:021.34:45-0.36:405:35Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun10:324.611:274.44:431.25:080.16:405:36Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon11:143.911:584.55:311.25:320.66:395:37Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:063.26:311.15:561.26:385:38Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:374.61:282.57:501.06:201.76:375:38First Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:284.74:262.29:360.76:462.26:365:39First Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:414.811:140.26:345:40First Quarter17Fri
18Sat4:055.07:273.012:20-0.46:335:41Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun5:215.47:543.41:10-1.06:325:42Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon6:235.88:233.712:172.21:52-1.36:315:43Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue7:166.18:524.01:131.72:30-1.56:305:44Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed8:036.29:214.32:021.33:05-1.56:295:45Full Moon22Wed
23Thu8:476.09:514.62:480.93:38-1.26:285:45Full Moon23Thu
24Fri9:305.610:214.83:320.64:09-0.86:275:46Full Moon24Fri
25Sat10:125.010:514.84:170.54:38-0.26:265:47Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun10:554.311:214.85:040.55:040.46:245:48Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:413.611:524.65:540.65:271.06:235:49Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:392.96:520.85:441.66:225:50Waning Gibbous28Tue
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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