Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : 4:26 pm (2.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 34m at 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 - May 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:493.77:394.012:392.412:530.36:047:37First Quarter1Sat
2Sun6:483.87:584.21:241.91:270.46:037:38Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon7:353.98:174.52:001.41:550.56:027:38Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue8:163.98:354.72:320.92:200.76:017:39Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed8:543.98:545.03:030.52:420.96:007:40Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu9:313.89:155.23:350.13:051.16:007:41Full Moon6Thu
7Fri10:103.79:385.44:07-0.23:281.35:597:41Full Moon7Fri
8Sat10:513.510:045.54:42-0.43:531.65:587:42Full Moon8Sat
9Sun11:373.310:335.55:20-0.54:181.95:577:43Full Moon9Sun
10Mon12:303.16:02-0.54:452.25:567:44Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue1:382.96:51-0.55:172.45:557:44Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed3:072.97:50-0.36:012.75:557:45Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:394.94:403.18:57-0.27:342.95:547:46Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:504.55:353.510:06-0.29:522.95:537:47Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:244.36:123.911:08-0.211:332.35:527:47Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun4:564.16:444.412:00-0.15:527:48Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon6:144.17:164.912:421.612:460.05:517:49Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue7:214.17:485.41:370.81:270.25:517:50Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed8:204.18:215.92:260.02:050.55:507:50Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu9:154.08:556.13:12-0.62:430.95:497:51New Moon20Thu
21Fri10:093.99:306.23:58-1.03:191.35:497:52New Moon21Fri
22Sat11:023.710:066.14:42-1.23:561.65:487:52New Moon22Sat
23Sun11:573.510:435.95:28-1.24:342.05:487:53New Moon23Sun
24Mon12:573.46:15-1.05:142.35:477:54Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue2:053.27:05-0.75:592.65:477:54Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:065.03:243.37:59-0.37:002.95:467:55Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:554.54:403.48:580.08:363.05:467:56First Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:574.05:343.69:580.310:302.85:467:56First Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:183.66:113.910:540.611:552.45:457:57First Quarter29Sat
30Sun4:453.46:384.111:400.85:457:58First Quarter30Sun
31Mon6:003.37:014.412:521.912:191.05:457:58Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 1:56 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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