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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 41m at 9:24 pm (1.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:12 am (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:35 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:18 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410079
Common Questions About Tides

Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - Jul 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:423.43:015.07:481.110:051.54:477:06Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri3:303.03:555.58:461.511:190.74:477:06Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat5:143.04:496.09:501.84:487:06Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun6:323.25:426.512:17-0.110:54 AM2.04:487:06Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon7:313.56:336.81:09-0.711:55 AM2.04:487:06Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue8:213.87:217.11:56-1.212:522.04:497:06New Moon6Tue
7Wed9:074.08:087.12:41-1.51:461.94:497:06New Moon7Wed
8Thu9:514.28:546.83:24-1.52:381.94:507:05New Moon8Thu
9Fri10:344.39:396.44:05-1.33:291.94:517:05Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat11:174.410:245.74:44-0.94:222.04:517:05Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:014.55:21-0.45:182.14:527:05Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:464.65:570.26:242.24:527:04Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue12:014.21:334.76:320.87:492.24:537:04First Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:043.52:234.77:091.39:332.04:537:04First Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:333.03:174.97:511.810:571.54:547:03First Quarter15Thu
16Fri4:302.84:105.18:472.211:561.14:557:03First Quarter16Fri
17Sat6:102.95:005.39:552.44:557:02Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun7:073.15:455.512:400.610:58 AM2.54:567:02Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon7:453.46:255.81:180.211:50 AM2.54:567:01Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue8:163.67:026.01:51-0.112:352.44:577:01Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed8:453.87:366.12:22-0.31:152.34:587:00Full Moon21Wed
22Thu9:133.98:096.22:50-0.51:532.24:587:00Full Moon22Thu
23Fri9:424.18:416.13:17-0.52:302.14:596:59Full Moon23Fri
24Sat10:114.29:145.93:44-0.53:082.05:006:59Full Moon24Sat
25Sun10:404.49:485.54:11-0.33:492.05:006:58Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon11:104.510:275.14:380.04:351.95:016:57Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue11:444.711:134.55:070.35:281.95:026:57Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed12:244.95:380.86:361.85:036:56Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu12:133.81:125.16:131.28:041.65:036:55Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:383.22:115.46:571.79:471.25:046:54Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat3:402.93:195.68:012.211:090.65:056:54Third Quarter31Sat
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 12:18 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 37% 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 First Quarter (37% 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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