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 52m 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 - Aug 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:533.16:245.81:160.011:47 AM2.56:077:53Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon8:363.57:226.22:06-0.61:012.36:077:52Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue9:143.88:146.52:50-1.02:011.96:087:51Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed9:494.29:036.63:31-1.22:541.66:097:50Full Moon4Wed
5Thu10:244.59:506.54:10-1.33:451.36:107:50Full Moon5Thu
6Fri11:004.810:356.14:47-1.14:341.16:107:49Full Moon6Fri
7Sat11:364.911:215.55:23-0.75:241.06:117:48Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:135.05:57-0.26:161.06:127:47Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:084.812:515.06:310.57:141.26:127:46Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue1:004.01:324.97:041.18:231.36:137:45Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed2:063.32:204.87:371.89:511.36:147:44Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:542.83:194.68:152.311:331.26:147:43Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri6:412.84:334.69:222.76:157:42Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat8:043.15:454.712:510.811:18 AM2.96:167:40Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun8:363.46:424.91:420.512:372.86:177:39Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon8:593.67:275.22:200.31:272.66:177:38Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue9:193.78:045.42:510.12:052.36:187:37Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed9:373.98:385.53:17-0.12:392.06:197:36Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu9:574.19:105.63:42-0.13:121.86:197:35New Moon19Thu
20Fri10:184.39:435.54:05-0.13:461.56:207:34New Moon20Fri
21Sat10:404.510:165.34:290.04:211.36:217:32New Moon21Sat
22Sun11:034.710:515.04:520.24:591.26:217:31New Moon22Sun
23Mon11:294.911:304.55:160.55:411.16:227:30Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue11:585.05:410.96:291.16:237:29Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:164.012:335.16:071.37:291.16:237:28Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu1:153.41:165.16:341.88:491.16:247:26First Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:472.92:165.07:092.210:280.96:257:25First Quarter27Fri
28Sat5:202.83:385.18:122.611:550.46:257:24First Quarter28Sat
29Sun6:593.15:055.310:232.86:267:22First Quarter29Sun
30Mon7:413.56:185.612:570.012:052.66:277:21Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue8:144.07:175.91:46-0.41:122.16:277:20Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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