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 3h 45m 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 - Aug 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:183.47:515.92:46-0.31:332.56:077:53Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon9:513.68:356.33:23-0.72:212.26:087:52Full Moon2Mon
3Tue10:243.99:196.54:00-1.03:082.06:087:51Full Moon3Tue
4Wed10:584.110:036.54:38-1.23:551.86:097:50Full Moon4Wed
5Thu11:344.310:496.35:16-1.24:441.66:107:49Full Moon5Thu
6Fri12:124.55:54-0.95:371.56:117:48Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:534.76:32-0.56:361.46:117:47Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:295.11:374.87:120.17:461.46:127:46Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon1:314.32:275.07:530.89:101.36:137:45Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:523.53:245.18:401.510:461.06:137:44Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:473.14:285.29:402.06:147:43Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu6:473.15:355.312:150.610:59 AM2.46:157:42Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri8:063.46:365.51:230.112:202.66:157:41Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat8:553.77:295.72:15-0.31:242.56:167:40Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun9:313.98:145.82:58-0.52:142.36:177:39Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon10:024.08:545.83:34-0.62:552.16:187:38New Moon16Mon
17Tue10:284.09:295.84:06-0.53:302.06:187:37New Moon17Tue
18Wed10:534.110:025.74:35-0.44:041.86:197:36New Moon18Wed
19Thu11:174.210:345.45:02-0.24:371.76:207:34New Moon19Thu
20Fri11:414.211:065.15:270.15:121.76:207:33Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:054.35:500.45:491.76:217:32Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:314.36:130.86:311.76:227:31Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:144.112:584.36:351.27:221.86:227:30Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue12:583.61:314.36:551.78:311.86:237:28First Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:023.02:134.37:142.110:091.76:247:27First Quarter25Wed
26Thu4:182.73:154.47:322.511:481.36:247:26First Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:344.66:257:25First Quarter27Fri
28Sat8:083.25:474.912:530.711:15 AM3.06:267:23Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun8:293.56:465.41:400.212:362.86:267:22Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon8:523.87:365.92:19-0.31:302.46:277:21Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue9:184.18:236.22:55-0.72:181.96:287:19Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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