Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : 5:05 pm (1.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 46m at 11:53 am (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (95% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410092
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - Aug 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:225.01:394.57:100.27:351.76:077:53Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed1:124.22:214.57:430.88:491.86:077:52First Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:153.53:074.58:161.510:201.66:087:52First Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:522.94:004.58:512.111:561.36:097:51First Quarter4Fri
5Sat6:282.75:004.69:402.66:097:50First Quarter5Sat
6Sun8:213.05:584.71:080.911:09 AM2.96:107:49Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon9:033.26:504.91:580.512:322.96:117:48Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:283.47:345.22:360.11:272.86:127:47Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed9:493.58:125.53:09-0.12:082.66:127:46Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:093.78:475.73:39-0.32:432.46:137:45Full Moon10Thu
11Fri10:303.89:215.84:07-0.43:162.26:147:44Full Moon11Fri
12Sat10:533.99:545.84:34-0.53:512.06:147:43Full Moon12Sat
13Sun11:174.110:275.75:01-0.44:271.86:157:42Full Moon13Sun
14Mon11:434.311:035.35:28-0.35:071.76:167:41Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:104.45:540.05:521.66:167:40Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed12:414.66:210.56:451.56:177:38Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu12:284.21:164.86:481.07:501.56:187:37Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri1:283.52:004.97:171.59:161.36:197:36Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:032.92:565.07:522.110:580.96:197:35Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:422.74:095.28:502.66:207:34Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon7:333.15:275.512:250.410:42 AM2.86:217:33Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue8:203.56:355.81:27-0.212:202.76:217:31Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed8:553.87:346.22:16-0.71:272.46:227:30Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu9:264.18:256.42:59-1.02:212.06:237:29Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri9:574.49:116.43:37-1.13:091.66:237:28New Moon25Fri
26Sat10:284.69:556.24:13-1.03:541.36:247:26New Moon26Sat
27Sun10:594.810:375.84:46-0.74:381.16:257:25New Moon27Sun
28Mon11:294.911:185.35:17-0.25:231.06:257:24Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue11:594.95:460.36:091.16:267:23Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed12:014.612:294.96:130.97:001.26:277:21Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu12:493.91:014.86:361.68:011.36:277:20Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 2:29 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 95% 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 Waning Gibbous (95% 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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