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 6h 39m 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 - Feb 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:065.510:174.13:001.53:54-0.56:495:24New Moon1Tue
2Wed9:375.210:444.33:361.44:19-0.36:485:25Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu10:114.811:134.44:151.34:440.06:475:26Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri10:504.211:474.55:001.35:110.46:475:27Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat11:383.65:541.35:420.86:465:28Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:304.612:463.07:071.36:181.36:455:29First Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:244.72:372.58:471.17:121.86:445:30First Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:344.94:512.610:300.68:412.16:435:31First Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:525.26:143.011:40-0.110:192.16:435:32Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu5:035.67:033.412:33-0.76:425:33Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri6:046.07:433.81:19-1.16:415:34Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat6:566.28:204.212:381.52:00-1.46:405:35Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun7:446.38:554.51:311.12:38-1.46:395:35Full Moon13Sun
14Mon8:296.29:304.82:200.83:14-1.26:385:36Full Moon14Mon
15Tue9:135.810:064.93:070.63:47-0.86:375:37Full Moon15Tue
16Wed9:555.210:414.93:530.64:19-0.46:365:38Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu10:384.611:164.84:390.74:480.26:355:39Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri11:233.911:544.75:270.85:160.86:345:40Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:153.26:241.15:431.36:335:41Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:364.51:292.67:421.36:111.86:325:42Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:304.33:432.39:331.26:492.26:315:43Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:424.26:152.611:010.98:432.56:305:43Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed4:014.36:502.911:570.510:422.46:285:44Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu5:074.57:133.212:370.26:275:45Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri5:574.87:343.51:10-0.16:265:46Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat6:385.17:563.812:291.91:38-0.36:255:47Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun7:145.38:194.01:071.52:04-0.46:245:48Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon7:495.38:434.31:411.22:29-0.56:235:48New Moon28Mon
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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