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 7m 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 - Aug 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:214.36:010.46:091.76:077:53Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:514.36:260.86:551.86:087:52Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri12:303.91:254.36:501.27:531.96:087:51Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat1:163.42:054.37:151.69:131.96:097:50First Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:272.92:574.47:432.010:531.76:107:49First Quarter5Sun
6Mon4:412.64:044.58:262.46:117:48First Quarter6Mon
7Tue6:562.85:134.712:161.29:57 AM2.66:117:47First Quarter7Tue
8Wed7:493.16:125.11:110.711:36 AM2.66:127:46Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu8:213.47:035.51:520.212:452.46:137:45Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri8:503.77:505.92:29-0.31:382.16:137:44Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat9:194.08:346.23:04-0.62:261.76:147:43Full Moon11Sat
12Sun9:514.49:196.33:39-0.83:131.36:157:42Full Moon12Sun
13Mon10:244.810:046.24:14-0.94:001.06:167:41Full Moon13Mon
14Tue10:595.110:505.84:49-0.74:500.86:167:40Full Moon14Tue
15Wed11:375.311:405.25:25-0.35:430.76:177:39Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:185.46:030.26:410.76:187:38Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:354.51:045.46:420.87:490.86:187:37Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat1:433.81:585.37:261.49:120.86:197:35Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:153.23:045.28:212.010:470.76:207:34Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon5:173.14:215.19:412.46:207:33Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue6:543.35:385.212:120.511:18 AM2.56:217:32Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed7:523.76:415.31:150.212:372.46:227:31Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu8:313.97:335.52:03-0.11:342.16:227:29Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri9:034.18:155.52:42-0.22:181.96:237:28Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat9:294.38:525.53:14-0.12:551.66:247:27New Moon25Sat
26Sun9:534.49:255.43:420.03:291.46:247:26New Moon26Sun
27Mon10:154.69:565.24:070.14:011.36:257:24New Moon27Mon
28Tue10:374.710:285.04:300.34:331.26:267:23New Moon28Tue
29Wed11:004.711:004.64:520.65:071.16:267:22New Moon29Wed
30Thu11:244.811:344.25:140.95:431.26:277:21Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri11:504.75:361.36:241.36:287:19Waxing Crescent31Fri
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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