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 11m 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 - Nov 2062

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:296.110:473.93:191.54:34-0.57:136:01New Moon1Wed
2Thu9:576.011:353.63:461.95:15-0.57:146:01New Moon2Thu
3Fri10:255.84:112.25:57-0.37:146:00Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat12:313.410:55 AM5.54:342.66:440.07:155:59Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun1:423.210:27 AM5.13:542.96:390.36:164:58Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon11:074.77:460.66:174:57Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue12:044.38:580.76:184:56First Quarter7Tue
8Wed5:273.61:394.08:423.59:590.86:194:56First Quarter8Wed
9Thu5:343.83:213.810:373.110:450.86:204:55First Quarter9Thu
10Fri5:474.14:373.811:312.511:220.96:214:54First Quarter10Fri
11Sat6:024.45:363.912:111.96:224:53Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun6:194.86:263.912:461.36:234:53Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon6:395.27:133.912:201.11:210.76:244:52Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue7:025.67:593.912:471.31:570.16:244:52Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed7:286.08:453.81:151.52:34-0.46:254:51Full Moon15Wed
16Thu7:586.39:343.71:451.73:15-0.86:264:50Full Moon16Thu
17Fri8:336.410:283.62:182.04:00-1.06:274:50Full Moon17Fri
18Sat9:126.411:283.42:532.24:49-1.06:284:49Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun9:576.33:332.55:45-0.86:294:49Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon12:393.310:48 AM5.94:232.76:46-0.66:304:48Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue2:003.411:51 AM5.45:352.97:51-0.36:314:48Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed3:123.71:084.97:243.08:55-0.16:324:48Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu4:074.12:394.49:192.79:540.26:334:47Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri4:494.64:094.110:472.010:440.56:344:47Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat5:265.05:273.911:531.311:280.86:354:47Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun5:595.46:333.812:460.56:354:46Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon6:315.87:323.712:071.21:31-0.16:364:46Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue7:016.08:243.712:431.52:13-0.56:374:46Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed7:326.19:123.61:161.92:51-0.76:384:46New Moon29Wed
30Thu8:026.19:573.51:482.13:29-0.86:394:46New Moon30Thu
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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