Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : 12:23 pm (2.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 39m at 9:03 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (80% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410092
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - Apr 2070

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:414.23:002.68:230.86:462.36:407:14Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed1:293.95:222.79:440.97:552.66:397:15Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:463.76:363.011:080.810:362.76:377:16Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri4:263.77:063.312:100.66:367:16Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat5:453.97:293.612:072.312:550.46:357:17Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun6:434.17:524.01:001.91:310.26:347:18Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon7:324.48:174.41:421.32:040.16:327:19Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue8:174.68:454.92:210.72:370.06:317:19Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed9:004.79:155.33:010.13:090.16:307:20New Moon9Wed
10Thu9:454.79:495.63:42-0.43:430.26:287:21New Moon10Thu
11Fri10:324.510:255.84:26-0.74:190.56:277:22New Moon11Fri
12Sat11:224.211:045.85:12-0.94:570.86:267:22Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun12:173.96:03-0.95:381.26:257:23Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon1:233.57:00-0.76:271.66:237:24Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:405.32:443.38:05-0.47:312.16:227:25Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed1:424.94:173.39:20-0.29:052.36:217:25First Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:024.45:373.610:380.010:522.26:207:26First Quarter17Thu
18Fri4:334.26:344.011:480.06:197:27First Quarter18Fri
19Sat5:554.27:164.312:161.712:440.16:177:28Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun7:004.27:524.61:181.21:290.26:167:28Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon7:544.28:234.92:060.72:070.36:157:29Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue8:394.28:505.02:460.32:390.56:147:30Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed9:204.19:165.13:230.03:080.86:137:31Full Moon23Wed
24Thu9:584.09:415.23:57-0.23:351.06:127:31Full Moon24Thu
25Fri10:343.810:065.24:29-0.34:001.26:117:32Full Moon25Fri
26Sat11:113.610:325.15:02-0.34:261.56:107:33Full Moon26Sat
27Sun11:503.410:594.95:37-0.24:521.76:097:34Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon12:353.26:15-0.15:202.06:077:34Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue1:293.06:570.15:512.36:067:35Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed12:034.52:402.97:470.46:332.56:057:36Waning Gibbous30Wed
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 10:43 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 80% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (80% illuminated). This places Santa Catalina Island, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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