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 20m at 6:47 am (1.9 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:384.64:343.211:201.810:141.36:384:45First Quarter1Thu
2Fri5:115.05:453.312:031.16:394:45Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat5:435.56:413.512:420.46:404:45Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun6:176.07:303.71:20-0.36:414:45Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon6:526.48:173.812:211.62:00-0.86:424:45Full Moon5Mon
6Tue7:296.79:033.91:031.62:41-1.26:434:45Full Moon6Tue
7Wed8:086.99:503.91:451.73:23-1.46:434:45Full Moon7Wed
8Thu8:506.810:403.92:291.84:07-1.56:444:45Full Moon8Thu
9Fri9:346.611:333.93:171.94:52-1.36:454:45Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat10:226.14:102.15:39-0.96:464:46Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun12:294.011:16 AM5.45:132.36:29-0.46:464:46Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon1:294.212:214.66:352.47:230.16:474:46Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:294.51:443.98:232.28:210.66:484:46Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed3:274.83:233.410:071.79:221.06:484:47Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu4:215.24:593.211:221.010:191.36:494:47Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri5:095.66:163.312:190.46:504:47Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat5:525.97:163.41:06-0.26:504:48Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun6:316.18:033.51:47-0.56:514:48Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon7:086.28:443.612:401.92:25-0.86:524:48New Moon19Mon
20Tue7:426.29:213.61:182.02:59-0.86:524:49New Moon20Tue
21Wed8:136.19:573.61:532.03:31-0.86:534:49New Moon21Wed
22Thu8:446.010:333.62:272.14:01-0.76:534:50New Moon22Thu
23Fri9:135.711:093.63:012.24:30-0.56:544:50Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat9:425.411:463.63:352.34:59-0.36:544:51Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun10:125.04:132.45:280.06:544:51Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon12:243.710:45 AM4.64:572.65:580.36:554:52Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue1:053.811:24 AM4.05:542.66:310.66:554:53Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed1:493.912:193.57:152.67:101.06:564:53First Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:364.21:443.09:052.37:571.36:564:54First Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:244.53:452.710:391.78:561.66:564:55First Quarter30Fri
31Sat4:124.95:232.911:371.010:061.76:564:55First 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 10:18 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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