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 5h 43m 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 - Dec 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:494.11:424.08:232.58:460.66:404:46First Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:424.53:203.610:012.09:430.96:414:46First Quarter2Sun
3Mon4:295.04:513.511:161.210:381.16:424:45First Quarter3Mon
4Tue5:135.56:083.612:150.46:434:45Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed5:565.97:113.71:05-0.36:434:46Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu6:386.38:063.812:191.41:52-0.86:444:46Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri7:206.58:553.91:061.62:37-1.26:454:46Full Moon7Fri
8Sat8:026.69:424.01:511.73:20-1.36:464:46Full Moon8Sat
9Sun8:436.510:293.92:361.84:02-1.36:474:46Full Moon9Sun
10Mon9:256.211:153.93:201.94:45-1.06:474:46Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue10:065.84:062.15:27-0.76:484:46Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:033.810:49 AM5.24:562.26:09-0.26:494:47Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:543.811:33 AM4.65:532.46:520.26:494:47Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri1:483.912:254.07:052.57:370.76:504:47Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:444.01:323.48:372.58:241.16:514:48Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:364.13:053.010:142.19:141.56:514:48Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:214.34:472.811:281.610:061.86:524:48Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue5:014.66:082.912:191.16:524:49Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed5:364.97:053.012:590.66:534:49Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:105.17:493.21:340.26:534:50Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:435.48:263.312:212.12:07-0.26:544:50Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat7:165.79:003.51:002.12:40-0.66:544:51New Moon22Sat
23Sun7:505.99:353.61:372.03:13-0.86:554:51New Moon23Sun
24Mon8:266.010:103.72:152.03:47-0.96:554:52New Moon24Mon
25Tue9:036.010:473.82:551.94:23-1.06:564:52New Moon25Tue
26Wed9:435.811:273.93:381.95:00-0.86:564:53Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu10:255.54:272.05:39-0.66:564:54Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:104.011:13 AM4.95:252.06:20-0.26:574:54Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:584.212:104.36:352.07:040.36:574:55Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun1:504.51:253.68:031.87:540.86:574:56First Quarter30Sun
31Mon2:474.73:053.19:401.48:591.16:574:57First Quarter31Mon
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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