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 (tomorrow) : 2:02 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 44m at 6:03 pm (4.9 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 - Nov 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:493.41:374.57:323.09:390.67:136:01First Quarter1Thu
2Fri4:553.73:104.29:382.910:420.67:146:00First Quarter2Fri
3Sat5:394.14:454.211:182.411:370.67:155:59First Quarter3Sat
4Sun5:154.65:034.211:251.711:240.66:164:58Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon5:505.26:084.312:190.96:174:57Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue6:255.77:054.412:070.71:070.16:184:57Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed7:026.27:594.512:480.91:54-0.56:194:56Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu7:396.58:504.41:291.02:39-1.06:194:55Full Moon8Thu
9Fri8:186.79:424.32:091.33:25-1.26:204:54Full Moon9Fri
10Sat8:596.610:344.12:501.64:12-1.16:214:54Full Moon10Sat
11Sun9:416.311:313.93:331.95:01-0.96:224:53Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon10:255.94:192.25:52-0.56:234:52Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue12:343.711:13 AM5.35:122.56:48-0.16:244:52Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed1:463.712:084.76:212.87:480.36:254:51Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:013.81:184.27:572.88:500.76:264:51Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri4:044.02:463.79:422.69:491.06:274:50Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat4:504.34:133.511:022.210:401.26:284:50Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun5:264.55:263.511:581.711:221.46:294:49Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon5:554.86:223.512:401.26:304:49Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue6:215.07:093.61:150.76:304:48Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed6:465.37:503.612:281.71:480.36:314:48Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu7:125.58:283.712:571.82:200.06:324:47Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri7:395.79:053.71:261.92:52-0.36:334:47New Moon23Fri
24Sat8:085.89:443.61:562.03:26-0.46:344:47New Moon24Sat
25Sun8:395.810:243.62:272.14:01-0.56:354:47New Moon25Sun
26Mon9:125.811:083.53:012.24:40-0.56:364:46Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue9:495.711:583.53:382.35:21-0.46:374:46Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed10:305.44:222.56:06-0.26:384:46Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu12:533.611:19 AM5.05:212.66:560.06:394:46Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri1:523.812:204.56:412.77:490.36:394:46First Quarter30Fri
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 10:02 pm — 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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