Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : 9:54 am (2.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 47m at 6:05 am (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (63% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410092
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - Apr 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:124.19:510.86:407:14First Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:273.87:323.011:200.710:312.96:397:15First Quarter2Fri
3Sat4:143.77:323.212:200.56:377:16First Quarter3Sat
4Sun5:373.97:443.512:092.51:010.46:367:16First Quarter4Sun
5Mon6:364.17:593.91:002.11:320.26:357:17Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue7:234.38:174.21:401.52:010.26:347:18Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed8:074.48:394.72:170.92:280.26:327:19Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu8:494.59:035.12:540.32:550.36:317:19Full Moon8Thu
9Fri9:324.49:315.53:32-0.23:240.56:307:20Full Moon9Fri
10Sat10:174.210:025.74:13-0.63:540.86:287:21Full Moon10Sat
11Sun11:063.910:385.84:58-0.94:271.16:277:22Full Moon11Sun
12Mon11:593.611:185.85:46-0.95:021.46:267:22Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue1:033.26:41-0.85:421.86:257:23Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed12:045.52:243.07:44-0.66:332.26:237:24Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu1:025.14:033.08:58-0.47:562.56:227:25Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:174.75:273.310:17-0.29:592.56:217:25Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat3:514.46:213.711:27-0.211:422.16:207:26Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun5:214.37:014.212:24-0.16:197:27Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon6:344.37:354.612:531.51:100.06:177:28Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue7:334.38:054.91:460.91:490.26:167:28Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed8:244.28:335.22:310.32:220.56:157:29Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu9:104.19:005.43:11-0.12:520.86:147:30New Moon22Thu
23Fri9:523.99:265.43:47-0.33:201.16:137:31New Moon23Fri
24Sat10:323.79:525.44:23-0.53:461.46:127:31New Moon24Sat
25Sun11:133.510:195.34:58-0.54:121.76:117:32New Moon25Sun
26Mon11:553.210:475.15:34-0.44:371.96:107:33Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue12:443.06:13-0.25:032.26:097:34Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed1:442.86:570.05:292.46:087:34Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu3:102.87:480.36:022.66:067:35Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri12:364.34:552.98:490.57:152.96:057:36First Quarter30Fri
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 7:59 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 63% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (63% illuminated). This places Santa Catalina Island, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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