Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 52m at 6:37 am (-0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 1:05 pm (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:56 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (15% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410092
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - Jun 2063

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:235.53:123.58:09-0.77:352.65:457:58Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat1:264.94:083.99:04-0.49:152.45:447:59First Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:424.34:574.39:580.010:522.05:448:00First Quarter3Sun
4Mon4:103.85:404.710:500.45:448:00First Quarter4Mon
5Tue5:393.56:205.212:131.311:39 AM0.85:448:01Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed7:013.36:585.61:160.512:251.25:448:01Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu8:123.37:355.82:09-0.11:091.65:438:02Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri9:123.38:126.02:56-0.61:511.95:438:02Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat10:053.48:486.03:39-0.92:312.15:438:03Full Moon9Sat
10Sun10:523.49:255.94:20-1.13:102.25:438:03Full Moon10Sun
11Mon11:363.410:015.84:59-1.03:492.35:438:03Full Moon11Mon
12Tue12:193.35:38-0.94:272.45:438:04Full Moon12Tue
13Wed1:023.36:17-0.65:062.55:438:04Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu1:473.36:56-0.45:512.65:438:05Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri2:333.47:35-0.16:462.75:438:05Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat12:334.53:193.58:140.37:582.85:448:05Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun1:204.04:023.78:530.69:302.65:448:06Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:223.44:404.09:321.011:062.35:448:06Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:493.05:144.310:121.35:448:06Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed5:312.85:484.612:201.710:53 AM1.75:448:06Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu7:022.86:225.01:131.111:38 AM1.95:448:07Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri8:122.96:595.41:570.412:252.15:458:07Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat9:063.17:395.82:38-0.21:122.25:458:07Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun9:513.28:206.23:18-0.71:592.35:458:07New Moon24Sun
25Mon10:343.49:046.43:59-1.12:462.25:458:07New Moon25Mon
26Tue11:153.59:506.54:41-1.43:342.25:468:07New Moon26Tue
27Wed11:583.610:376.45:23-1.54:252.15:468:07New Moon27Wed
28Thu12:423.86:07-1.45:202.15:478:07Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri1:273.96:50-1.16:232.15:478:07Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat12:185.62:154.27:34-0.77:362.05:478:07Waxing Crescent30Sat
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 9:51 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 15% 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 (15% 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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