Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : 1:21 pm (2.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 07m at 9:34 am (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (87% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410092
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - Dec 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:154.55:173.311:541.711:101.36:404:46First Quarter1Tue
2Wed5:444.86:153.512:341.16:404:46Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:145.27:053.61:100.56:414:45Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:455.67:503.812:271.41:470.06:424:45Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat7:186.08:353.91:041.52:24-0.56:434:45Full Moon5Sat
6Sun7:546.39:203.91:421.53:04-0.96:444:46Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:326.410:064.02:221.63:46-1.16:444:46Full Moon7Mon
8Tue9:146.410:564.03:051.74:31-1.16:454:46Full Moon8Tue
9Wed9:596.211:514.03:531.95:18-1.06:464:46Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:495.84:482.06:09-0.76:474:46Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:504.011:45 AM5.25:542.27:04-0.36:474:46Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat1:544.212:534.67:182.38:030.16:484:46Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:594.42:174.08:552.19:040.56:494:47Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:594.73:513.610:261.610:050.86:504:47Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:515.15:183.511:391.011:021.16:504:47Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed5:375.46:293.612:360.46:514:48Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu6:185.67:273.61:23-0.16:514:48Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:555.88:153.712:371.52:05-0.46:524:48Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat7:305.98:573.71:171.72:42-0.66:524:49New Moon19Sat
20Sun8:035.99:363.71:541.83:17-0.76:534:49New Moon20Sun
21Mon8:355.810:123.72:291.93:50-0.76:544:50New Moon21Mon
22Tue9:065.610:483.73:022.04:23-0.56:544:50New Moon22Tue
23Wed9:385.411:253.63:362.14:56-0.46:544:51Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:105.14:122.25:30-0.16:554:51Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:053.610:43 AM4.74:532.46:060.26:554:52Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:493.611:20 AM4.35:432.56:430.56:564:53Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun1:383.712:053.86:492.67:240.86:564:53First Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:313.81:103.38:212.58:111.16:564:54First Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:224.02:502.910:032.29:041.46:574:55First Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:094.34:362.811:171.610:021.66:574:55First Quarter30Wed
31Thu4:524.75:553.012:091.06:574:56Waxing 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 11:27 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 87% 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 (87% 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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