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 4h 25m at 4:26 pm (2.0 ft)
Next high tide : 10:26 pm (5.6 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 - Feb 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:133.911:27 AM4.15:491.86:100.66:495:25Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:463.912:083.46:451.96:341.16:485:26Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu1:213.91:062.88:021.86:551.66:475:27Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:054.03:052.39:471.67:152.06:465:28Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:004.111:241.26:465:29Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun4:044.27:452.712:230.66:455:30Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon5:044.58:043.01:050.16:445:31Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue5:564.98:243.21:41-0.46:435:32Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed6:415.38:473.412:302.42:14-0.96:425:33Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu7:235.79:113.61:152.12:47-1.26:415:34Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri8:046.09:393.81:571.83:20-1.36:405:35New Moon11Fri
12Sat8:456.110:084.12:401.53:53-1.36:395:36New Moon12Sat
13Sun9:276.010:404.33:241.24:26-1.16:385:37New Moon13Sun
14Mon10:115.611:154.54:111.05:00-0.86:375:38Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue10:594.911:534.75:040.95:34-0.26:365:39Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed11:534.16:050.86:090.56:355:39Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:364.81:043.37:180.86:471.26:345:40First Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:274.82:542.68:510.77:341.86:335:41First Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:314.85:282.610:340.38:552.36:325:42First Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:484.96:593.011:55-0.210:452.56:315:43First Quarter20Sun
21Mon5:045.07:443.412:54-0.66:305:44Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue6:075.28:183.612:072.31:39-0.96:295:45Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:595.48:463.81:032.02:18-1.06:285:46Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu7:425.59:123.91:461.72:50-1.06:275:46Full Moon24Thu
25Fri8:205.59:364.02:241.43:20-0.86:255:47Full Moon25Fri
26Sat8:545.49:584.12:581.23:46-0.66:245:48Full Moon26Sat
27Sun9:275.110:204.23:321.14:09-0.36:235:49Full Moon27Sun
28Mon9:584.710:424.34:061.04:310.16:225:50Waning Gibbous28Mon
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 7:26 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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