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 2h 37m 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 - Jun 2062

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:473.36:104.311:210.95:457:59Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri6:093.26:364.812:461.512:001.15:447:59Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat7:193.27:065.31:330.812:391.45:448:00Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun8:203.37:405.82:160.01:181.65:448:00Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon9:163.48:186.23:00-0.71:581.85:448:01Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue10:103.58:596.53:44-1.22:411.95:448:01New Moon6Tue
7Wed11:033.59:446.64:31-1.53:272.05:438:02New Moon7Wed
8Thu11:563.510:326.55:19-1.74:162.15:438:02New Moon8Thu
9Fri12:523.56:10-1.65:112.35:438:03Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat1:503.67:02-1.36:152.45:438:03Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:195.72:493.87:55-1.07:322.45:438:04Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon1:205.13:464.08:49-0.59:042.35:438:04First Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:324.44:394.49:420.010:392.05:438:04First Quarter13Tue
14Wed3:563.75:254.710:330.55:438:05First Quarter14Wed
15Thu5:273.36:075.012:031.411:22 AM1.15:438:05First Quarter15Thu
16Fri6:543.16:455.31:100.812:081.55:448:05Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat8:083.17:205.52:030.212:511.95:448:06Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun9:093.27:545.62:48-0.21:302.15:448:06Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon9:583.28:265.63:27-0.52:082.35:448:06Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue10:383.38:595.64:02-0.62:432.45:448:06Full Moon20Tue
21Wed11:153.39:325.64:36-0.73:172.55:448:07Full Moon21Wed
22Thu11:493.310:055.55:10-0.63:522.55:458:07Full Moon22Thu
23Fri12:243.35:44-0.64:272.55:458:07Full Moon23Fri
24Sat1:023.36:18-0.45:052.65:458:07Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun1:413.46:53-0.25:492.65:468:07Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon2:213.57:280.06:442.75:468:07Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:284.53:003.78:020.37:562.75:468:07Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed1:164.03:393.98:370.69:252.55:478:07Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:213.44:174.29:141.010:592.05:478:07Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:563.04:574.69:561.45:478:07Third Quarter30Fri
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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