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 3h 48m 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 - Apr 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:265.09:385.73:24-0.43:32-0.26:397:15New Moon1Sun
2Mon10:154.810:155.94:10-0.84:090.26:387:15New Moon2Mon
3Tue11:054.410:535.84:57-0.94:460.66:377:16New Moon3Tue
4Wed11:574.011:325.65:46-0.95:231.16:357:17Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:573.56:39-0.66:041.66:347:18Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:165.22:103.17:38-0.36:512.06:337:18Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat1:064.83:473.08:480.17:592.46:327:19First Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:104.35:303.110:090.39:512.66:307:20First Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:373.96:333.411:260.411:392.46:297:21First Quarter9Mon
10Tue5:083.87:123.712:260.46:287:21First Quarter10Tue
11Wed6:193.97:413.912:472.01:100.46:277:22Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu7:133.98:044.21:331.51:440.56:257:23Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri7:564.08:254.42:101.12:120.66:247:23Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat8:334.08:464.72:420.72:370.76:237:24Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun9:094.09:074.93:130.33:000.86:227:25Full Moon15Sun
16Mon9:443.99:305.13:440.13:241.06:207:26Full Moon16Mon
17Tue10:193.89:555.24:17-0.23:481.26:197:26Full Moon17Tue
18Wed10:573.610:225.24:51-0.34:141.46:187:27Full Moon18Wed
19Thu11:393.410:525.25:28-0.34:401.66:177:28Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:273.26:10-0.35:101.96:167:29Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat1:273.06:58-0.25:452.16:157:29Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:084.92:442.97:550.06:372.46:137:30Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon1:024.64:123.09:020.18:082.66:127:31Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:174.35:193.410:130.110:102.56:117:32Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:514.16:053.811:160.111:431.96:107:33Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu5:204.16:434.412:100.16:097:33Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri6:344.17:194.912:501.212:570.26:087:34Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat7:364.27:555.41:440.41:400.36:077:35Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun8:324.38:315.82:32-0.32:200.56:067:36Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon9:244.39:086.13:19-0.82:590.76:057:36New Moon30Mon
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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