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 2h 39m at 3:15 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 9:57 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (93% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410092
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - Apr 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:204.28:013.812:402.11:250.06:407:14Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun7:174.38:294.11:341.72:050.06:387:15Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon8:014.58:534.22:141.42:380.06:377:16Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue8:384.59:154.42:471.13:050.16:367:17Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed9:114.59:354.63:180.83:300.26:347:17New Moon5Wed
6Thu9:434.49:564.73:470.53:530.46:337:18New Moon6Thu
7Fri10:154.210:194.84:170.34:160.66:327:19New Moon7Fri
8Sat10:494.010:424.84:480.24:390.96:317:20New Moon8Sat
9Sun11:243.811:084.85:210.25:021.26:297:20Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:053.45:580.25:261.56:287:21Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:553.16:410.35:521.96:277:22Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:084.62:052.87:340.46:222.26:267:23Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:504.43:552.78:420.57:132.56:247:23First Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:524.25:433.010:040.59:162.76:237:24First Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:214.16:323.311:200.311:162.56:227:25First Quarter15Sat
16Sun4:544.27:063.812:190.06:217:26First Quarter16Sun
17Mon6:094.47:374.212:291.91:07-0.26:197:26Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue7:104.78:094.71:241.31:48-0.36:187:27Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed8:054.98:415.22:120.52:28-0.36:177:28Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu8:565.09:165.62:59-0.13:06-0.26:167:29Full Moon20Thu
21Fri9:464.99:525.93:45-0.63:440.16:157:29Full Moon21Fri
22Sat10:374.610:295.94:31-0.94:220.46:147:30Full Moon22Sat
23Sun11:294.311:095.85:20-1.15:010.96:137:31Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:263.96:10-0.95:421.46:117:32Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue1:333.57:06-0.76:291.96:107:32Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:385.12:543.38:08-0.37:302.36:097:33Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu1:344.54:313.39:190.09:032.66:087:34Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:494.15:503.510:350.211:002.56:077:35Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat4:213.86:423.811:420.36:067:35Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun5:433.77:184.112:232.212:360.46:057:36Third Quarter30Sun
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 93% 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 (93% 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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