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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : 9:24 pm (1.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 30m at 1:50 pm (4.9 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 - Jun 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:083.85:22-1.34:432.24:446:57Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu1:093.96:13-0.95:532.34:446:57Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri2:104.27:07-0.47:262.44:446:58First Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:044.33:104.58:040.19:162.14:436:59First Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:303.74:044.89:030.510:431.54:436:59First Quarter5Sun
6Mon4:033.34:525.29:590.911:480.94:437:00First Quarter6Mon
7Tue5:283.25:345.510:491.24:437:00Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed6:363.36:135.812:400.311:35 AM1.54:437:01Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu7:303.46:485.91:24-0.112:161.74:437:01Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri8:163.47:226.02:03-0.412:531.94:437:02Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat8:573.57:536.02:38-0.61:282.04:427:02Full Moon11Sat
12Sun9:353.58:245.93:12-0.72:022.14:427:02Full Moon12Sun
13Mon10:133.58:535.83:43-0.72:352.24:427:03Full Moon13Mon
14Tue10:513.59:225.64:14-0.63:092.34:437:03Full Moon14Tue
15Wed11:303.59:525.34:44-0.43:442.54:437:04Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:103.55:15-0.24:242.64:437:04Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:523.65:470.15:142.74:437:04Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat1:353.86:210.36:202.74:437:05Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun2:184.06:590.67:502.64:437:05Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon12:543.53:034.47:420.99:312.24:437:05Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:263.13:474.88:331.210:481.54:437:05Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed4:113.04:325.39:291.511:450.84:447:06Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu5:383.15:185.810:251.74:447:06Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri6:443.36:036.312:340.011:20 AM1.84:447:06Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat7:393.66:486.71:20-0.712:131.84:447:06Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun8:293.87:337.02:05-1.21:051.84:457:06New Moon26Sun
27Mon9:164.08:197.12:50-1.51:571.84:457:06New Moon27Mon
28Tue10:024.19:066.93:34-1.62:491.84:457:06New Moon28Tue
29Wed10:504.39:546.44:18-1.53:431.84:467:06Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu11:394.410:455.85:01-1.14:411.94:467:06Waxing Crescent30Thu
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 5:37 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 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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