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 4h 43m 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 - Aug 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:254.01:195.16:231.28:101.75:056:53First Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:433.32:175.17:051.89:511.55:066:52First Quarter2Tue
3Wed3:323.03:215.18:022.311:101.15:076:51First Quarter3Wed
4Thu5:323.04:255.29:232.65:076:50First Quarter4Thu
5Fri6:413.35:205.412:070.710:43 AM2.65:086:49Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat7:203.56:065.612:500.411:42 AM2.55:096:49Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun7:503.86:455.81:260.112:272.45:096:48Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon8:174.07:216.01:57-0.11:062.25:106:47Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue8:424.27:546.02:25-0.21:422.05:116:46Full Moon9Tue
10Wed9:084.38:255.92:51-0.22:161.95:116:45Full Moon10Wed
11Thu9:334.58:555.73:15-0.12:501.85:126:44Full Moon11Thu
12Fri9:594.69:265.43:380.13:241.75:136:43Full Moon12Fri
13Sat10:244.79:585.14:020.34:011.75:146:42Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun10:514.810:344.64:260.64:421.75:146:41Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon11:224.911:184.04:511.05:311.75:156:39Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue11:595.05:181.46:351.75:166:38Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed12:193.512:495.15:511.88:021.65:166:37Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu1:563.01:545.26:372.29:451.25:176:36Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri4:073.03:115.47:582.511:030.65:186:35Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat5:393.34:275.89:402.65:186:34Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun6:323.75:316.212:000.011:03 AM2.45:196:33Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon7:124.26:276.512:47-0.412:082.05:206:31Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue7:504.67:186.71:29-0.71:031.55:216:30Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed8:265.08:056.62:09-0.81:541.25:216:29New Moon24Wed
25Thu9:015.38:516.32:46-0.72:430.95:226:28New Moon25Thu
26Fri9:375.59:365.83:21-0.33:310.85:236:27New Moon26Fri
27Sat10:145.610:235.13:550.14:190.85:236:25Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun10:515.511:124.44:270.75:100.95:246:24Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon11:305.34:591.36:081.25:256:23Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue12:103.812:155.15:301.87:221.45:256:22First Quarter30Tue
31Wed1:283.21:104.96:042.39:031.45:266:20First Quarter31Wed
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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