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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:29 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 8h 37m at 3:55 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:19 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (56% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410079
Common Questions About Tides

Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - Oct 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:385.37:315.51:18-0.21:331.05:475:38Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon8:055.68:145.31:490.12:140.55:485:37Full Moon2Mon
3Tue8:315.88:564.92:160.52:530.35:485:35Full Moon3Tue
4Wed8:565.99:364.42:410.93:310.25:495:34Full Moon4Wed
5Thu9:205.810:194.03:031.44:080.25:505:33Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri9:435.711:063.53:231.94:470.45:515:31Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat10:075.53:392.35:320.65:515:30Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:093.110:34 AM5.23:472.66:290.95:525:29Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon11:084.87:571.15:535:27Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue12:054.59:361.05:535:26Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:564.210:380.85:545:25Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu6:253.83:414.310:343.411:180.65:555:24Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri6:224.14:504.511:252.811:500.55:565:22Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat6:324.45:434.712:022.25:575:21Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun6:484.86:284.912:170.412:371.65:575:20Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon7:075.37:104.912:430.41:120.95:585:19Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue7:295.77:524.81:090.61:480.35:595:18New Moon17Tue
18Wed7:536.18:354.61:360.82:27-0.26:005:16New Moon18Wed
19Thu8:206.49:224.32:041.13:08-0.56:005:15New Moon19Thu
20Fri8:506.510:133.92:321.53:53-0.76:015:14New Moon20Fri
21Sat9:246.511:153.53:011.94:43-0.76:025:13Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun10:036.43:312.35:42-0.56:035:12Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:383.210:51 AM6.04:032.76:54-0.26:045:11Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue2:343.211:55 AM5.54:453.18:190.06:055:10First Quarter24Tue
25Wed4:243.51:265.06:513.49:380.06:055:09First Quarter25Wed
26Thu5:064.03:104.79:413.110:380.06:065:08First Quarter26Thu
27Fri5:374.54:364.711:062.411:240.16:075:06Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat6:065.05:434.612:031.66:085:05Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun6:345.46:394.612:030.312:500.96:095:04Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon7:015.87:274.412:360.61:310.36:105:03Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue7:276.08:124.31:050.92:10-0.16:105:03Full Moon31Tue
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 8:12 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 Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA?

Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 56% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (56% illuminated). This places Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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