Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : 3:15 pm (2.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 04m at 10:40 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410092
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - Apr 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:134.910:335.14:150.14:260.06:407:14Full Moon1Mon
2Tue10:574.511:045.24:57-0.14:560.46:397:15Full Moon2Tue
3Wed11:454.111:395.35:43-0.35:280.86:387:16Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu12:423.66:35-0.36:021.36:367:16Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri12:195.21:563.17:37-0.26:431.86:357:17Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat1:095.03:422.98:54-0.17:432.36:347:18Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun2:174.75:393.110:22-0.19:352.66:327:19Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon3:484.56:483.511:43-0.211:342.46:317:19Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue5:204.57:313.912:46-0.46:307:20Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed6:344.78:054.212:511.91:35-0.56:297:21Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu7:324.88:364.61:451.42:16-0.56:277:21Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri8:224.99:054.82:310.92:51-0.46:267:22Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat9:064.89:315.03:110.43:23-0.16:257:23New Moon13Sat
14Sun9:464.69:575.13:490.13:520.26:247:24New Moon14Sun
15Mon10:264.310:225.24:25-0.14:180.66:227:24New Moon15Mon
16Tue11:054.010:475.15:01-0.24:441.06:217:25New Moon16Tue
17Wed11:463.611:135.05:38-0.15:081.46:207:26Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu12:323.26:170.05:301.86:197:27Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri1:312.97:010.25:512.26:187:27Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat12:104.53:052.77:550.56:082.56:177:28Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun12:474.29:060.66:157:29First Quarter21Sun
22Mon1:443.87:023.110:300.710:023.06:147:30First Quarter22Mon
23Tue3:223.67:143.411:410.611:562.76:137:30First Quarter23Tue
24Wed5:003.77:303.712:310.46:127:31First Quarter24Wed
25Thu6:103.97:474.012:502.21:090.26:117:32Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri7:034.18:074.31:301.71:420.26:107:33Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat7:504.38:304.72:071.12:130.16:097:33Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun8:354.48:555.12:440.52:440.26:087:34Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon9:204.59:245.53:23-0.13:150.46:077:35Full Moon29Mon
30Tue10:074.39:565.84:04-0.63:480.76:067:36Full Moon30Tue
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 12:57 pm — 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 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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