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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : 8:07 am (2.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 53m at 4:15 am (2.7 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 - Sep 1959

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:174.78:526.03:01-0.12:421.56:277:19New Moon1Tue
2Wed9:454.99:285.93:29-0.13:211.26:277:18New Moon2Wed
3Thu10:145.210:075.73:580.04:001.06:287:17New Moon3Thu
4Fri10:445.310:485.44:290.24:430.86:297:15New Moon4Fri
5Sat11:185.411:344.95:000.55:300.86:297:14Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun11:565.55:330.96:230.96:307:13Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon12:294.312:415.46:101.47:291.06:317:11Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue1:403.71:385.36:531.98:551.06:317:10First Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:193.42:505.37:552.410:340.86:327:09First Quarter9Wed
10Thu5:113.44:155.39:322.711:520.46:337:07First Quarter10Thu
11Fri6:323.85:335.511:162.66:337:06Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat7:234.26:385.712:510.112:312.26:347:04Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun8:024.67:315.91:38-0.11:271.86:357:03Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon8:374.98:185.92:18-0.22:141.46:357:02Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue9:095.29:005.82:54-0.22:571.16:367:00Full Moon15Tue
16Wed9:405.39:395.63:270.03:360.96:376:59Full Moon16Wed
17Thu10:095.410:175.23:560.34:130.86:376:58Full Moon17Thu
18Fri10:375.410:544.84:230.74:490.86:386:56Full Moon18Fri
19Sat11:045.211:324.34:491.15:260.96:396:55Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun11:325.15:131.56:051.16:396:53Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:143.912:014.95:371.96:511.36:406:52Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue1:073.412:354.76:012.37:511.56:416:51Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed2:303.11:244.46:292.79:231.66:416:49Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu4:403.12:404.37:253.010:581.46:426:48Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri6:203.44:144.39:563.111:581.16:436:47Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat6:533.75:294.511:382.96:436:45Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun6:184.15:254.812:400.811:31 AM2.45:445:44Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon6:434.56:115.112:140.512:131.95:455:42Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue7:084.86:545.412:450.312:511.45:455:41Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed7:355.27:355.51:160.21:290.95:465:40New Moon30Wed
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 6:11 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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