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 2h 24m 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 - Oct 2069

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:066.110:494.94:000.54:43-0.46:486:37Full Moon1Tue
2Wed10:446.211:434.54:370.95:33-0.46:496:36Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu11:266.15:161.36:29-0.36:506:35Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:444.012:145.86:001.87:330.06:516:33Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat2:013.71:125.46:542.38:480.26:516:32Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:393.52:265.08:142.610:120.46:526:31Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon5:143.73:574.710:042.711:280.46:536:29Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue6:194.15:234.711:412.46:546:28Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed7:054.46:314.712:280.412:481.96:546:27Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu7:404.77:264.81:150.41:391.46:556:26Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri8:105.08:114.81:540.52:201.06:566:24Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat8:365.28:514.72:250.72:560.76:576:23Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun9:005.39:274.52:530.93:290.56:576:22New Moon13Sun
14Mon9:235.410:014.43:181.14:010.36:586:21New Moon14Mon
15Tue9:465.410:364.23:411.44:320.26:596:19New Moon15Tue
16Wed10:105.411:123.94:041.65:050.37:006:18New Moon16Wed
17Thu10:355.311:533.74:281.95:410.47:006:17Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri11:025.24:522.16:210.57:016:16Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:413.411:33 AM4.95:172.47:090.77:026:15Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun1:473.212:104.75:462.78:090.97:036:13Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon3:243.11:024.46:313.09:211.07:046:12First Quarter21Mon
22Tue5:043.32:244.18:273.210:320.97:046:11First Quarter22Tue
23Wed5:513.74:044.010:423.011:300.87:056:10First Quarter23Wed
24Thu6:214.05:274.211:582.47:066:09First Quarter24Thu
25Fri6:494.56:314.412:160.712:501.87:076:08Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat7:175.07:264.612:560.61:361.07:086:07Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun7:485.58:174.71:340.62:190.37:096:06Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon8:226.09:074.72:110.73:03-0.37:096:05Full Moon28Mon
29Tue8:576.49:574.62:490.83:48-0.87:106:04Full Moon29Tue
30Wed9:366.610:484.53:281.04:35-1.07:116:03Full Moon30Wed
31Thu10:176.611:444.24:091.35:25-1.07:126:02Waning Gibbous31Thu
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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