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 58m 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 - Jul 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:103.95:42-0.65:092.05:488:07Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon12:463.96:15-0.35:522.15:498:07Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue1:233.96:470.06:402.25:498:07Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:184.52:024.07:190.47:372.35:498:07Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu1:003.92:444.07:510.98:502.35:508:07First Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:533.43:314.18:251.310:212.15:508:07First Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:122.94:204.39:041.711:501.75:518:07First Quarter7Sat
8Sun5:082.65:114.59:542.05:528:06First Quarter8Sun
9Mon6:532.75:584.812:541.210:58 AM2.25:528:06Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue7:592.96:435.21:410.612:022.35:538:06Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed8:423.17:255.62:200.112:592.35:538:05Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu9:183.48:075.92:56-0.31:482.15:548:05Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri9:523.68:486.23:32-0.72:352.05:548:05Full Moon13Fri
14Sat10:263.99:306.34:08-1.03:211.85:558:04Full Moon14Sat
15Sun11:024.110:136.34:44-1.14:081.65:568:04Full Moon15Sun
16Mon11:394.310:596.05:21-1.14:581.55:568:03Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue12:194.65:59-0.85:521.45:578:03Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed1:034.76:38-0.46:541.45:588:02Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:404.81:504.97:190.18:061.45:588:02Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri1:444.02:445.08:040.79:331.35:598:01Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:093.43:445.28:551.311:071.06:008:01Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun5:003.04:495.310:001.86:008:00Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon6:453.15:535.512:290.511:16 AM2.16:017:59Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue7:583.36:505.71:320.012:282.26:027:59Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed8:493.67:405.82:22-0.31:292.26:027:58Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu9:283.88:245.93:03-0.62:182.06:037:57Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri10:013.99:035.93:40-0.63:011.96:047:57New Moon27Fri
28Sat10:314.19:395.84:12-0.63:391.86:047:56New Moon28Sat
29Sun10:594.210:125.64:42-0.44:151.76:057:55New Moon29Sun
30Mon11:264.210:455.35:09-0.24:511.76:067:54New Moon30Mon
31Tue11:534.311:184.95:360.15:291.76:067:54Waxing 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 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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