Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 03m at 3:15 pm (2.3 ft)
Next high tide : 9:22 pm (5.8 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 - Sep 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:213.12:584.48:182.310:521.46:287:19Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon5:463.04:114.49:312.86:297:18Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue7:263.35:264.412:181.111:19 AM2.96:297:16Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed8:103.56:264.71:150.812:362.86:307:15Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu8:373.77:134.91:570.51:242.66:317:14Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri9:003.97:525.22:300.22:012.36:317:12Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat9:204.18:275.42:590.12:332.06:327:11Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun9:414.29:005.53:260.03:041.76:337:09New Moon8Sun
9Mon10:034.49:335.53:510.03:371.56:337:08New Moon9Mon
10Tue10:264.610:085.44:170.04:111.36:347:07New Moon10Tue
11Wed10:514.810:445.24:430.24:481.16:357:05New Moon11Wed
12Thu11:194.911:244.85:090.55:291.06:357:04Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri11:495.05:370.96:161.06:367:03Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:114.212:245.06:061.37:141.06:377:01Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun1:103.71:075.06:391.88:281.06:377:00Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon2:373.22:054.97:222.310:000.86:386:58First Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:483.13:254.98:352.711:300.56:396:57First Quarter17Tue
18Wed6:313.44:545.110:352.96:396:56First Quarter18Wed
19Thu7:243.86:085.412:370.112:082.66:406:54Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri8:024.27:095.71:30-0.31:122.16:416:53Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat8:364.68:015.92:14-0.52:041.66:416:52Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun9:074.98:486.02:53-0.62:491.16:426:50Full Moon22Sun
23Mon9:395.19:325.83:29-0.53:330.86:436:49Full Moon23Mon
24Tue10:095.310:155.54:03-0.24:150.56:436:47Full Moon24Tue
25Wed10:405.410:585.04:350.24:570.46:446:46Full Moon25Wed
26Thu11:105.411:434.55:050.75:400.56:456:45Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri11:415.25:351.36:260.66:456:43Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat12:323.912:135.06:031.87:180.96:466:42Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun1:353.412:484.76:302.48:241.16:476:41Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon3:193.11:344.46:592.89:531.26:476:39Third Quarter30Mon
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 6:18 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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