Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : 5:34 pm (1.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 03m at 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 - May 2062

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:513.76:573.411:200.511:352.86:057:37Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue4:343.67:063.712:060.46:047:37Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed5:483.77:204.012:352.312:420.46:037:38Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu6:473.87:374.41:171.71:130.56:027:39Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri7:383.97:584.91:551.01:420.66:017:40Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat8:263.98:225.32:320.42:100.86:007:40Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun9:143.98:505.83:11-0.32:401.15:597:41New Moon7Sun
8Mon10:033.89:226.13:52-0.83:121.35:587:42New Moon8Mon
9Tue10:553.69:596.24:36-1.23:451.65:577:43New Moon9Tue
10Wed11:523.410:406.25:23-1.34:231.95:567:43Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu12:563.26:16-1.35:052.25:567:44Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri2:133.17:15-1.15:592.55:557:45Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat12:225.53:373.28:20-0.87:202.75:547:46Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun1:295.04:493.59:29-0.59:142.75:537:46First Quarter14Sun
15Mon2:524.55:413.910:34-0.311:002.35:537:47First Quarter15Mon
16Tue4:234.26:214.411:310.05:527:48First Quarter16Tue
17Wed5:453.96:564.812:201.712:190.25:517:49Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu6:563.87:275.11:201.01:000.65:517:49Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri7:573.77:565.42:090.41:351.05:507:50Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat8:513.68:245.62:52-0.12:071.35:507:51Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun9:403.58:515.73:31-0.52:371.65:497:51Full Moon21Sun
22Mon10:263.49:185.64:08-0.73:051.95:487:52Full Moon22Mon
23Tue11:103.39:465.64:44-0.73:322.15:487:53Full Moon23Tue
24Wed11:553.210:165.45:20-0.74:002.35:477:54Full Moon24Wed
25Thu12:433.15:58-0.54:292.55:477:54Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri1:383.06:40-0.35:002.65:477:55Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat2:443.07:25-0.15:392.85:467:55Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun12:034.63:543.18:140.16:433.05:467:56Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon12:514.34:463.39:050.38:323.05:457:57Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue1:533.95:193.69:540.510:272.85:457:57Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed3:173.55:453.910:400.711:492.25:457:58Third Quarter31Wed
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 2:59 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 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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