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 1h 05m 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 - Dec 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:226.411:323.63:112.14:53-1.16:404:46Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:046.03:542.45:43-0.86:414:45Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:373.510:48 AM5.54:422.76:37-0.46:424:45Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat1:503.511:38 AM4.95:432.97:350.06:434:45Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun3:053.612:394.37:143.18:340.46:434:46Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon4:053.81:583.89:072.99:310.76:444:46Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue4:484.13:283.510:402.510:200.96:454:46Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed5:204.34:493.411:422.011:011.26:464:46Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu5:464.65:563.312:271.46:464:46Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri6:104.96:503.31:050.96:474:46Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:335.27:383.412:071.61:380.46:484:46Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:575.48:213.412:371.82:110.06:494:47Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:245.69:023.41:062.02:44-0.46:494:47New Moon13Mon
14Tue7:525.89:433.41:362.13:19-0.66:504:47New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:245.910:253.42:082.23:56-0.86:504:48New Moon15Wed
16Thu8:585.911:113.42:422.34:35-0.86:514:48New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:365.83:192.45:18-0.86:524:48Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat12:023.310:18 AM5.64:022.56:04-0.66:524:49Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:573.411:06 AM5.34:582.76:53-0.46:534:49Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon1:543.612:044.86:152.87:45-0.16:534:50Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue2:493.91:184.27:562.68:380.36:544:50First Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:394.32:513.79:392.29:320.66:544:51First Quarter22Wed
23Thu4:234.84:293.411:031.410:241.06:554:51First Quarter23Thu
24Fri5:055.35:543.412:070.66:554:52Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat5:465.77:053.41:00-0.26:564:52Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun6:276.18:053.512:041.51:48-0.86:564:53Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:086.48:573.612:511.72:33-1.26:564:54Full Moon27Mon
28Tue7:496.59:453.71:361.93:16-1.46:574:54Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:306.410:313.72:212.03:58-1.46:574:55Full Moon29Wed
30Thu9:116.211:153.63:042.14:40-1.26:574:56Full Moon30Thu
31Fri9:525.93:482.25:21-0.96:574:56Waning Gibbous31Fri
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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