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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 12m at 6:26 am (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : 1:09 pm (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:37 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:17 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (28% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410079
Common Questions About Tides

Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - Oct 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:306.28:595.52:150.12:49-0.25:475:38New Moon1Tue
2Wed9:066.39:495.12:520.43:37-0.45:485:36New Moon2Wed
3Thu9:456.310:444.63:290.94:27-0.45:495:35Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri10:276.111:474.04:081.45:23-0.15:495:34Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat11:145.84:491.96:270.25:505:32Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun1:053.612:115.35:382.47:470.55:515:31First Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:453.51:264.96:532.99:160.65:515:30First Quarter7Mon
8Tue4:243.72:564.69:063.010:280.65:525:28First Quarter8Tue
9Wed5:254.14:194.610:442.611:220.55:535:27First Quarter9Wed
10Thu6:054.45:244.711:442.15:545:26Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri6:354.86:154.812:050.512:281.75:545:25Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat7:025.06:574.812:400.51:061.35:555:23Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun7:275.27:354.81:090.61:390.95:565:22Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon7:505.48:104.71:350.82:100.65:575:21Full Moon14Mon
15Tue8:145.58:444.61:591.02:400.45:585:20Full Moon15Tue
16Wed8:365.69:184.42:231.23:100.35:585:18Full Moon16Wed
17Thu8:595.59:534.12:461.53:410.35:595:17Full Moon17Thu
18Fri9:225.510:323.83:091.74:140.46:005:16Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat9:475.411:183.53:322.04:510.56:015:15Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun10:155.23:562.35:350.66:015:14Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:193.310:52 AM5.04:232.66:300.86:025:13Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue1:463.211:44 AM4.75:062.97:400.86:035:11Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:203.41:024.46:463.18:570.86:045:10Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu4:223.82:424.39:043.010:030.66:055:09Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri5:034.34:124.410:352.410:550.56:065:08Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat5:384.85:234.711:341.611:400.46:065:07Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun6:135.46:224.912:240.86:075:06Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon6:485.97:155.012:220.31:110.16:085:05Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue7:236.48:065.01:020.51:57-0.56:095:04New Moon29Tue
30Wed8:006.78:564.81:410.72:43-0.96:105:03New Moon30Wed
31Thu8:386.89:484.52:201.03:30-1.16:115:02New Moon31Thu
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 9:47 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 28% 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 Waxing Crescent (28% 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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