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 1h 48m 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 - May 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:212.77:170.05:032.56:047:37Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon8:200.26:037:38Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:464.49:350.26:027:38Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:064.26:343.310:460.110:243.06:027:39Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:504.06:473.711:420.011:562.46:017:40Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri5:204.17:084.212:28-0.16:007:41Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat6:304.27:334.712:551.71:070.05:597:41Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun7:314.38:015.31:450.81:440.15:587:42Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon8:274.38:335.82:320.02:200.35:577:43Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue9:214.39:076.23:18-0.72:560.75:567:44New Moon10Tue
11Wed10:164.19:436.44:05-1.23:331.15:567:44New Moon11Wed
12Thu11:123.810:236.44:53-1.54:121.55:557:45New Moon12Thu
13Fri12:133.65:44-1.54:521.95:547:46Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat1:233.36:39-1.25:382.35:537:47Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun2:443.27:39-0.96:372.65:537:47Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:465.14:133.48:45-0.58:062.95:527:48First Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:544.55:243.69:55-0.210:042.85:517:49First Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:194.16:123.911:000.111:412.45:517:49First Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:483.86:484.211:540.35:507:50First Quarter19Thu
20Fri6:043.67:164.412:471.912:370.65:507:51Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat7:053.67:394.71:351.41:110.85:497:52Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun7:563.58:004.92:140.91:391.15:487:52Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon8:413.58:215.12:490.42:041.45:487:53Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue9:233.48:435.33:210.02:281.65:477:54Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed10:033.49:065.43:53-0.22:531.85:477:54Full Moon25Wed
26Thu10:443.39:325.54:26-0.43:182.05:477:55Full Moon26Thu
27Fri11:273.210:015.55:00-0.53:442.25:467:56Full Moon27Fri
28Sat12:143.15:38-0.64:122.45:467:56Full Moon28Sat
29Sun1:093.06:20-0.54:432.55:457:57Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon2:143.07:06-0.45:212.75:457:57Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue3:253.17:58-0.36:232.95:457:58Waning 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 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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