Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 5m at 1:10 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 8:05 am (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410092
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - Jan 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:595.47:493.21:30-0.36:574:57Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon6:405.88:283.512:182.02:08-0.86:584:57Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue7:226.29:053.71:051.92:45-1.26:584:58New Moon3Tue
4Wed8:046.49:433.91:511.83:23-1.46:584:59New Moon4Wed
5Thu8:486.410:224.12:381.64:02-1.56:585:00New Moon5Thu
6Fri9:326.311:034.23:271.54:42-1.36:585:01Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat10:195.811:474.44:201.55:23-1.06:585:01Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun11:105.25:181.56:05-0.56:585:02Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:354.612:084.46:261.56:500.16:585:03Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue1:284.71:203.67:491.47:390.76:585:04First Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:264.82:593.09:251.28:371.36:585:05First Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:295.04:542.810:570.79:461.76:585:06First Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:315.26:263.012:080.26:585:07Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat5:285.47:283.21:03-0.36:575:08Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun6:185.58:133.512:022.01:47-0.66:575:09Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon7:025.68:493.612:542.02:24-0.86:575:09Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue7:415.79:203.71:371.92:57-0.86:575:10Full Moon17Tue
18Wed8:165.79:483.82:151.83:27-0.86:565:11Full Moon18Wed
19Thu8:495.610:153.92:501.73:55-0.66:565:12Full Moon19Thu
20Fri9:215.310:423.93:251.64:22-0.46:565:13Full Moon20Fri
21Sat9:525.111:094.03:591.64:48-0.26:555:14Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun10:244.711:384.04:371.75:130.16:555:15Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon10:574.25:181.75:380.56:545:16Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue12:094.011:34 AM3.66:071.86:030.96:545:17Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed12:454.012:223.17:111.86:291.36:535:18Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:294.11:412.58:411.77:001.76:535:19Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:244.24:092.310:251.47:502.16:525:20Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:304.46:112.511:390.89:262.36:525:21Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun4:354.77:022.812:290.26:515:22Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon5:325.27:373.21:10-0.46:505:23Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue6:225.68:083.512:032.11:47-0.96:505:24Waning Crescent31Tue
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 4:37 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 72% 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 Waxing Gibbous (72% 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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