Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 52m at 9:54 am (2.3 ft)
Next high tide : 5:08 pm (4.8 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 - Nov 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:046.010:184.02:571.44:06-0.47:136:01Full Moon1Mon
2Tue9:326.011:013.83:261.84:43-0.47:146:00Full Moon2Tue
3Wed10:015.811:463.63:542.05:20-0.37:146:00Full Moon3Wed
4Thu10:315.64:212.36:00-0.17:155:59Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri12:363.411:03 AM5.34:492.66:440.27:165:58Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat1:383.211:38 AM5.05:192.87:340.57:175:57Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun2:013.211:20 AM4.64:593.07:320.76:184:56Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon3:353.312:174.26:233.28:350.96:194:56Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue4:283.61:413.88:463.29:331.06:204:55Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed4:573.93:173.710:262.810:211.16:214:54Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu5:194.24:363.611:252.211:011.16:224:53Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri5:414.65:393.712:081.66:234:53Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat6:045.06:333.812:470.96:244:52Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun6:305.57:233.912:091.31:250.26:244:51Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon6:595.98:103.912:431.52:04-0.46:254:51Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue7:326.38:583.91:181.62:45-0.86:264:50New Moon16Tue
17Wed8:096.59:483.81:541.73:29-1.16:274:50New Moon17Wed
18Thu8:496.610:403.72:341.94:15-1.26:284:49New Moon18Thu
19Fri9:346.511:383.73:172.15:06-1.16:294:49Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat10:226.24:072.36:00-0.96:304:48Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun12:423.711:18 AM5.75:082.56:58-0.56:314:48Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon1:513.812:245.16:302.67:59-0.26:324:48First Quarter22Mon
23Tue2:574.11:464.48:132.58:590.26:334:47First Quarter23Tue
24Wed3:544.43:184.09:552.19:570.66:344:47First Quarter24Wed
25Thu4:424.94:473.711:141.510:490.96:354:47First Quarter25Thu
26Fri5:245.26:023.612:150.86:354:46Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat6:015.57:053.61:050.26:364:46Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun6:355.87:583.612:171.61:47-0.26:374:46Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon7:075.98:443.612:541.82:25-0.56:384:46Full Moon29Mon
30Tue7:385.99:263.61:282.03:01-0.66:394:46Full Moon30Tue
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 1:31 pm — 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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