Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : 11:06 am (2.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 55m at 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 - Mar 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:575.68:074.312:531.31:55-1.06:205:51Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri7:455.88:404.71:420.82:31-1.16:195:52New Moon2Fri
3Sat8:325.89:145.12:300.33:06-0.96:185:53New Moon3Sat
4Sun9:195.59:505.43:17-0.13:42-0.66:165:53New Moon4Sun
5Mon10:075.010:275.54:06-0.34:18-0.26:155:54Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue10:594.411:085.44:58-0.34:550.46:145:55Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed11:563.711:535.25:54-0.15:341.06:135:56Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu1:103.17:000.16:171.66:115:57Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri12:474.82:582.88:230.47:182.16:105:57First Quarter9Fri
10Sat1:574.55:052.99:580.49:052.46:095:58First Quarter10Sat
11Sun4:254.37:173.212:200.27:076:59First Quarter11Sun
12Mon5:484.37:583.51:180.17:067:00Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue6:514.48:273.71:032.02:000.07:057:00Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed7:394.68:513.91:491.72:32-0.17:037:01Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu8:174.79:114.12:261.32:590.07:027:02Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri8:514.79:314.32:581.03:230.17:017:03Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat9:234.69:514.53:280.73:450.26:597:04Full Moon17Sat
18Sun9:544.510:124.63:590.54:060.46:587:04Full Moon18Sun
19Mon10:264.310:344.74:300.34:280.66:577:05Full Moon19Mon
20Tue11:004.010:584.85:030.34:500.96:557:06Full Moon20Tue
21Wed11:363.611:244.85:390.25:121.26:547:07Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu12:183.36:200.35:341.56:537:07Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri1:132.97:090.45:591.86:517:08Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat12:324.62:372.68:130.66:292.16:507:09Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun1:234.44:522.69:370.67:322.56:497:09Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon2:424.26:182.911:030.410:002.66:477:10Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue4:204.36:563.312:080.16:467:11Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed5:434.57:273.812:58-0.26:457:12Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu6:494.87:584.312:551.61:40-0.46:437:12Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri7:455.08:304.91:480.92:19-0.56:427:13Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat8:365.19:045.32:370.22:56-0.46:417:14New Moon31Sat
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 9:35 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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