Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 57m at 11:58 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:05 am (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (53% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410092
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - Dec 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:263.811:06 AM5.84:592.46:40-0.76:404:46Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed1:293.812:065.16:132.57:36-0.26:414:46Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu2:324.01:174.47:472.58:320.36:424:45First Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:304.32:443.89:292.29:270.86:424:45First Quarter4Fri
5Sat4:204.64:183.410:561.710:191.26:434:46First Quarter5Sat
6Sun5:024.95:423.312:011.16:444:46Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon5:385.16:513.312:510.66:454:46Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue6:105.37:453.31:310.26:464:46Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed6:405.58:303.412:232.12:06-0.16:464:46Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu7:095.69:083.412:572.22:39-0.46:474:46Full Moon10Thu
11Fri7:395.79:433.41:292.33:10-0.56:484:46Full Moon11Fri
12Sat8:105.710:163.42:002.43:42-0.56:484:47Full Moon12Sat
13Sun8:425.710:523.42:322.44:15-0.56:494:47Full Moon13Sun
14Mon9:155.611:293.43:052.44:48-0.56:504:47Full Moon14Mon
15Tue9:485.43:412.55:23-0.36:504:47Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed12:093.410:24 AM5.14:232.65:59-0.16:514:48Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu12:523.511:04 AM4.75:142.76:360.16:524:48Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri1:363.611:52 AM4.26:242.77:140.46:524:49Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat2:203.912:583.77:552.57:560.86:534:49Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:044.32:313.19:342.18:441.26:534:50Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:484.74:202.910:561.39:371.56:544:50Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue4:335.25:543.011:590.510:361.86:544:51Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed5:195.77:063.212:51-0.36:554:51Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu6:066.28:023.41:39-1.06:554:52Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri6:546.58:513.612:302.02:25-1.56:564:52New Moon25Fri
26Sat7:426.89:363.81:231.93:10-1.76:564:53New Moon26Sat
27Sun8:296.810:203.92:151.83:54-1.86:564:54New Moon27Sun
28Mon9:176.611:044.03:061.84:38-1.66:574:54New Moon28Mon
29Tue10:046.211:494.13:591.85:21-1.26:574:55Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed10:525.64:551.86:03-0.76:574:56Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu12:364.211:43 AM4.85:571.96:42-0.16:574:56Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 3:01 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 53% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (53% illuminated). This places Santa Catalina Island, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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