Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 00m at 5:08 am (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 11:27 am (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410092
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - Dec 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:113.512:115.06:082.98:06-0.26:404:46First Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:203.81:324.57:592.99:090.06:414:45First Quarter2Wed
3Thu4:144.23:064.29:482.510:070.26:424:45First Quarter3Thu
4Fri4:574.74:354.011:091.810:580.56:434:45First Quarter4Fri
5Sat5:355.25:503.912:101.06:444:46Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun6:115.66:543.91:010.36:444:46Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon6:465.97:503.912:261.11:47-0.36:454:46Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue7:196.28:413.81:041.42:29-0.76:464:46Full Moon8Tue
9Wed7:536.29:303.71:411.63:09-0.96:474:46Full Moon9Wed
10Thu8:266.210:163.72:171.93:48-0.96:474:46Full Moon10Thu
11Fri9:006.011:043.52:522.14:28-0.86:484:46Full Moon11Fri
12Sat9:345.711:533.43:272.45:08-0.66:494:47Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun10:095.44:042.65:50-0.36:494:47Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:483.410:46 AM5.04:452.86:340.06:504:47Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue1:503.411:28 AM4.55:402.97:210.36:514:48Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed2:543.512:194.07:023.08:110.66:514:48Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:473.71:303.68:532.99:010.96:524:48Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri4:263.93:033.210:302.59:491.16:524:49Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat4:574.24:353.111:331.910:331.46:534:49Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:244.65:493.112:191.36:534:50Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon5:524.96:483.212:580.76:544:50Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue6:205.37:393.31:350.16:544:51Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed6:525.78:253.512:301.82:12-0.56:554:51Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu7:266.09:103.51:081.92:50-0.96:554:52New Moon24Thu
25Fri8:046.39:553.61:471.93:30-1.26:564:52New Moon25Fri
26Sat8:446.410:413.62:292.04:13-1.46:564:53New Moon26Sat
27Sun9:286.311:303.73:142.04:58-1.36:564:54Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon10:156.14:042.15:45-1.16:574:54Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:223.711:06 AM5.65:032.26:35-0.86:574:55Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed1:183.912:055.06:152.37:26-0.36:574:56Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu2:164.11:174.37:452.28:190.16:574:57First Quarter31Thu
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 8:17 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 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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