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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 35m at 8:07 am (2.3 ft)
Next high tide : 3:43 pm (5.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:48 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (42% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410079
Common Questions About Tides

Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - Apr 1959

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:364.45:493.611:01-0.111:061.95:416:13Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu4:564.56:304.011:55-0.25:406:13Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri5:584.67:044.412:071.512:39-0.25:386:14Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat6:494.77:334.712:551.01:15-0.25:376:15Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun7:324.78:014.91:350.61:470.05:366:16Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon8:104.68:275.02:110.32:140.25:346:16New Moon6Mon
7Tue8:464.48:525.02:440.12:390.45:336:17New Moon7Tue
8Wed9:214.29:165.03:160.03:030.75:326:18New Moon8Wed
9Thu9:563.99:394.93:470.03:261.05:306:19New Moon9Thu
10Fri10:333.610:034.84:190.03:491.45:296:19Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat11:143.210:294.64:540.24:121.75:286:20Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:052.95:340.34:352.05:276:21Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon1:172.76:230.55:032.35:256:22Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue2:582.77:280.75:552.65:246:22First Quarter14Tue
15Wed12:423.94:283.08:490.78:102.75:236:23First Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:123.85:133.410:010.510:092.45:226:24First Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:483.85:453.810:540.311:161.85:206:24First Quarter17Fri
18Sat5:014.16:154.311:380.15:196:25Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun6:004.46:454.812:061.212:170.05:186:26Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon6:524.67:175.312:510.512:550.05:176:27Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue7:414.77:515.71:35-0.21:330.05:166:27Full Moon21Tue
22Wed8:294.78:266.12:19-0.82:100.25:156:28Full Moon22Wed
23Thu9:194.59:046.23:05-1.12:490.65:136:29Full Moon23Thu
24Fri10:114.29:446.13:52-1.33:280.95:126:30Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat11:093.810:285.84:43-1.24:101.45:116:30Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun1:153.56:37-1.05:571.86:107:31Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:175.42:333.37:40-0.66:582.26:097:32Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue1:184.94:003.48:53-0.38:332.56:087:33Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:354.35:173.710:100.010:392.46:077:33Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:064.06:134.111:170.16:067:34Third Quarter30Thu
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 11:55 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 42% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 Third Quarter (42% illuminated). This places Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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