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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 19m at 10:20 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:15 am (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:49 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (53% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410079
Common Questions About Tides

Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - Feb 1960

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:094.411:39 AM4.25:481.66:060.46:495:24Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue12:554.312:343.56:561.86:431.06:485:25First Quarter2Tue
3Wed1:484.31:512.98:341.87:271.56:485:26First Quarter3Wed
4Thu2:474.33:452.610:201.58:291.96:475:27First Quarter4Thu
5Fri3:504.45:402.711:321.09:522.16:465:28First Quarter5Fri
6Sat4:494.66:442.912:210.66:455:29Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun5:384.97:223.21:000.26:455:29Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon6:205.27:523.41:33-0.26:445:30Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue6:575.48:213.612:381.92:03-0.46:435:31Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed7:315.68:483.81:161.72:31-0.66:425:32Full Moon10Wed
11Thu8:035.79:164.01:511.52:58-0.76:415:33Full Moon11Thu
12Fri8:355.69:434.12:251.43:24-0.76:405:34Full Moon12Fri
13Sat9:065.510:114.23:001.33:51-0.66:395:35Full Moon13Sat
14Sun9:405.210:404.33:371.24:18-0.36:385:36Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon10:164.811:134.44:171.14:470.06:375:37Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue10:584.311:504.55:021.15:180.46:365:38Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed11:503.75:581.25:530.86:355:39Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu12:374.61:023.17:121.26:371.36:345:40Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri1:364.62:532.78:511.07:421.76:335:40Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat2:494.84:522.810:300.59:142.06:325:41Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun4:075.16:103.211:40-0.110:441.96:315:42Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon5:165.47:013.612:34-0.66:305:43Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue6:145.87:424.01:20-1.06:295:44Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed7:056.08:204.312:511.32:01-1.26:285:45Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu7:516.18:554.61:411.02:39-1.26:265:46New Moon25Thu
26Fri8:355.99:304.72:270.73:15-1.06:255:46New Moon26Fri
27Sat9:175.610:054.83:110.63:48-0.76:245:47New Moon27Sat
28Sun9:575.110:394.73:530.64:19-0.26:235:48Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon10:384.511:134.64:360.74:480.36:225:49Waxing Crescent29Mon
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 1:17 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 53% 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 (53% 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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