Tides Today & Tomorrow in Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : 11:52 am (3.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 20m at 8:32 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:20 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (74% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410079
Common Questions About Tides

Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - Nov 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:175.08:040.46:115:02Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon12:414.79:200.36:125:01Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue5:183.82:324.59:073.410:160.26:135:00Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:284.34:074.510:432.711:010.16:144:59Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:504.95:204.611:401.811:410.26:144:58Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri6:175.56:224.712:300.86:154:58Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat6:466.17:184.712:180.41:160.06:164:57Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun7:176.68:124.512:530.72:03-0.76:174:56New Moon8Sun
9Mon7:506.99:054.21:281.12:49-1.26:184:55New Moon9Mon
10Tue8:257.010:013.92:031.53:37-1.36:194:55New Moon10Tue
11Wed9:016.911:023.52:371.94:26-1.26:204:54Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu9:396.53:102.35:19-0.96:214:53Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:163.310:21 AM6.03:442.76:18-0.56:224:52Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat1:523.211:09 AM5.44:203.17:26-0.16:234:52Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:114.88:380.26:244:51First Quarter15Sun
16Mon4:443.81:384.28:373.59:400.46:254:51First Quarter16Mon
17Tue5:124.13:143.910:323.010:280.66:254:50First Quarter17Tue
18Wed5:344.44:343.811:302.411:060.76:264:50First Quarter18Wed
19Thu5:554.85:363.812:121.76:274:49Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri6:155.16:283.812:481.16:284:49Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat6:365.47:133.712:041.21:210.66:294:48Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun6:585.77:563.712:291.41:530.26:304:48Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon7:215.98:373.612:541.72:24-0.26:314:47Full Moon23Mon
24Tue7:446.09:183.51:191.92:57-0.46:324:47Full Moon24Tue
25Wed8:096.110:023.41:442.13:31-0.56:334:47Full Moon25Wed
26Thu8:366.110:513.22:092.34:08-0.66:344:46Full Moon26Thu
27Fri9:066.011:503.12:342.54:48-0.56:354:46Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat9:405.83:002.75:33-0.46:354:46Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun1:013.110:21 AM5.53:342.96:24-0.36:364:46Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon2:153.311:13 AM5.14:343.27:21-0.16:374:46Waning Gibbous30Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9410079)

Common Questions About Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA today?

Slack tide in Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA is approximately 10:12 am — 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 Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA?

Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 74% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Avalon, 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 Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA?

Tide predictions for Avalon, 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 Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA?

Tide data for Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA is sourced from NOAA Station #9410079. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9410079.

What is the moon phase in Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA is Waxing Gibbous (74% illuminated). This places Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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