Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 51m at 3:15 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 9:57 am (3.4 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 - Mar 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:184.55:393.010:590.310:172.26:205:51Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu4:364.66:463.312:080.06:195:52Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri5:424.77:303.612:59-0.36:185:52Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat6:344.98:023.812:381.81:39-0.56:175:53Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun7:175.08:304.01:221.62:13-0.56:155:54Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon7:535.18:544.11:581.32:42-0.56:145:55New Moon6Mon
7Tue8:265.09:174.22:301.13:08-0.36:135:56New Moon7Tue
8Wed8:574.99:394.33:000.93:33-0.26:125:56New Moon8Wed
9Thu9:274.710:024.33:310.83:560.16:105:57New Moon9Thu
10Fri9:584.410:264.44:020.84:200.46:095:58New Moon10Fri
11Sat10:314.110:524.34:360.84:430.76:085:59Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:073.76:140.86:061.17:067:00Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:204.312:513.26:580.96:291.57:057:00Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:534.21:532.77:561.16:551.97:047:01Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed1:364.13:512.59:171.17:322.27:027:02First Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:404.06:242.610:570.99:212.57:017:03First Quarter16Thu
17Fri4:084.17:163.012:130.57:007:03First Quarter17Fri
18Sat5:304.47:473.41:060.06:587:04Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun6:354.88:163.812:402.11:49-0.46:577:05Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon7:295.28:454.21:331.52:27-0.76:567:06Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue8:185.59:174.62:201.03:04-0.96:547:06Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed9:055.69:505.03:060.43:41-0.96:537:07Full Moon22Wed
23Thu9:525.510:255.33:520.04:17-0.76:527:08Full Moon23Thu
24Fri10:405.211:025.44:39-0.44:54-0.36:507:09Full Moon24Fri
25Sat11:314.811:425.45:28-0.55:320.26:497:09Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun12:264.26:22-0.46:120.86:487:10Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:255.31:313.67:21-0.26:561.46:467:11Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue1:144.92:573.18:320.07:522.06:457:12Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:154.64:513.09:560.29:202.46:447:12Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:364.26:273.311:230.211:172.46:427:13Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri5:064.17:233.612:330.16:417:14Third Quarter31Fri
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 6:36 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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