Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : 6:37 am (-0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 05m at 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 - Mar 2063

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:354.710:124.43:410.94:030.16:215:50New Moon1Thu
2Fri10:074.310:334.64:160.84:220.46:205:51Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat10:433.810:584.64:540.74:410.96:195:52Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun11:253.211:264.75:390.74:571.36:175:53Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon12:232.66:360.85:101.76:165:54Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:044.62:282.27:580.85:032.16:155:54First Quarter6Tue
7Wed12:594.59:490.66:145:55First Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:284.57:192.911:170.19:222.86:125:56First Quarter8Thu
9Fri4:074.77:163.212:14-0.56:115:57Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat5:235.27:343.612:58-0.96:105:58Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun7:235.68:594.012:251.92:36-1.17:086:58Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon8:155.89:264.52:161.23:11-1.27:076:59Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue9:035.89:554.93:040.63:44-1.17:067:00Full Moon13Tue
14Wed9:495.610:255.23:500.14:17-0.77:047:01Full Moon14Wed
15Thu10:355.110:575.44:37-0.24:48-0.27:037:01Full Moon15Thu
16Fri11:234.511:295.45:24-0.45:180.47:027:02Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:143.86:14-0.35:461.07:007:03Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun12:035.31:153.17:09-0.16:131.66:597:04Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:405.02:452.68:160.26:332.26:587:04Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue1:254.69:460.46:567:05Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed2:334.111:270.46:557:06Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu4:223.98:113.312:410.26:547:07Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri5:544.08:243.512:232.81:300.16:527:07Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat6:534.38:393.71:182.32:05-0.16:517:08Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun7:374.58:533.91:541.92:32-0.16:507:09Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon8:134.69:084.12:251.52:56-0.16:487:10Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue8:464.69:244.42:541.13:170.06:477:10Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed9:194.69:424.63:240.73:370.26:467:11New Moon28Wed
29Thu9:524.410:024.93:550.43:570.46:447:12New Moon29Thu
30Fri10:264.110:235.04:280.14:180.76:437:13New Moon30Fri
31Sat11:043.810:475.15:030.04:381.16:427:13New Moon31Sat
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 3:04 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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