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 2h 34m at 5:34 pm (1.7 ft)
Next high tide : 11:32 pm (5.9 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 - Oct 2062

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:125.49:155.53:01-0.23:190.56:486:38New Moon1Sun
2Mon9:405.710:005.13:320.14:010.16:496:36New Moon2Mon
3Tue10:085.810:454.74:010.64:44-0.16:506:35New Moon3Tue
4Wed10:365.811:334.14:281.15:27-0.16:506:34Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu11:045.74:531.76:130.16:516:32Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:263.611:33 AM5.45:162.27:060.46:526:31Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat1:373.212:055.05:312.68:120.76:536:30Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:454.69:400.96:536:28First Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:584.211:110.96:546:27First Quarter9Mon
10Tue7:453.64:034.110:573.56:556:26First Quarter10Tue
11Wed7:393.85:324.212:140.712:223.16:566:25First Quarter11Wed
12Thu7:484.06:294.412:560.61:032.66:566:23Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri8:014.37:134.61:280.51:362.16:576:22Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat8:154.57:524.71:550.52:071.66:586:21Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun8:314.98:294.72:180.52:381.16:596:20Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon8:495.29:064.62:410.73:110.66:596:18Full Moon16Mon
17Tue9:105.59:464.53:040.93:450.27:006:17Full Moon17Tue
18Wed9:345.810:284.23:271.24:23-0.17:016:16Full Moon18Wed
19Thu10:006.011:163.83:511.55:04-0.37:026:15Full Moon19Thu
20Fri10:326.04:171.95:52-0.37:036:14Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:133.511:08 AM5.94:442.26:48-0.27:036:13Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun1:303.111:53 AM5.75:132.67:570.07:046:12Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon3:313.112:525.35:493.09:200.17:056:10Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue5:323.42:185.07:453.310:400.17:066:09Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed6:133.84:004.810:253.111:430.07:076:08Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu6:434.25:274.811:572.57:086:07Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri7:114.76:364.812:330.012:581.87:086:06Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat7:395.17:334.81:140.11:481.07:096:05Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun8:075.68:254.71:490.32:330.47:106:04Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon8:345.99:134.52:210.73:15-0.17:116:03New Moon30Mon
31Tue9:026.110:004.22:511.13:55-0.47:126:02New Moon31Tue
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 8:33 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 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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