Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 41m at 2:02 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 9:03 am (3.1 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 2069

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:533.99:025.93:38-0.42:551.86:077:53Full Moon1Thu
2Fri10:224.19:406.04:08-0.63:351.66:087:52Full Moon2Fri
3Sat10:534.410:195.84:40-0.64:181.46:087:51Full Moon3Sat
4Sun11:264.611:015.55:12-0.55:031.36:097:50Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon12:014.85:46-0.25:531.26:107:49Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:414.96:210.26:511.26:107:48Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed12:394.41:275.06:590.78:011.26:117:47Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu1:443.82:215.17:431.29:261.16:127:46Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:153.23:265.18:381.711:010.96:137:45Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat5:123.04:395.39:532.16:137:44Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun6:493.35:495.512:220.411:21 AM2.36:147:43Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon7:503.66:505.71:230.012:372.26:157:42Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue8:353.97:435.92:12-0.41:371.96:157:41Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed9:124.28:296.02:54-0.62:261.76:167:40Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu9:464.49:106.03:30-0.63:101.46:177:39New Moon15Thu
16Fri10:174.69:495.84:04-0.53:511.36:177:38New Moon16Fri
17Sat10:464.710:265.54:35-0.34:291.26:187:37New Moon17Sat
18Sun11:154.711:015.15:040.05:081.26:197:36New Moon18Sun
19Mon11:444.711:384.65:310.45:471.36:207:34Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue12:134.65:570.96:301.46:207:33Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:164.112:454.66:231.37:201.56:217:32Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu1:013.51:224.46:481.78:251.76:227:31Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri2:043.12:094.37:152.19:561.76:227:30First Quarter23Fri
24Sat4:022.83:164.37:512.511:341.56:237:28First Quarter24Sat
25Sun6:382.94:384.49:252.86:247:27First Quarter25Sun
26Mon7:323.25:464.612:401.111:23 AM2.86:247:26First Quarter26Mon
27Tue7:593.46:405.01:240.712:322.66:257:25Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed8:233.77:245.31:590.31:212.26:267:23Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu8:474.18:055.62:310.02:031.86:267:22Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri9:124.48:455.83:02-0.22:431.46:277:21Full Moon30Fri
31Sat9:404.79:265.83:32-0.33:241.06:287:20Full Moon31Sat
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 5:32 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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