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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : 10:20 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 46m at 2:38 pm (5.3 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 - Dec 1960

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:326.28:423.91:081.42:32-0.56:394:45Full Moon1Thu
2Fri8:026.29:233.81:411.63:07-0.66:404:45Full Moon2Fri
3Sat8:316.110:033.72:111.83:40-0.66:414:45Full Moon3Sat
4Sun8:595.910:453.62:422.14:13-0.56:414:45Full Moon4Sun
5Mon9:265.611:303.53:122.34:46-0.36:424:45Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue9:545.33:432.55:21-0.16:434:45Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed12:203.410:25 AM4.94:182.75:590.26:444:45Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu1:173.411:01 AM4.55:042.96:410.56:454:45Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri2:163.611:49 AM4.16:173.17:290.76:454:46Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat3:103.81:013.68:123.08:230.96:464:46Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:554.12:423.310:072.69:181.16:474:46Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon4:334.54:193.211:101.910:091.26:474:46Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue5:085.05:343.411:561.210:561.26:484:46Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed5:435.56:333.612:370.46:494:47Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu6:196.07:253.81:17-0.36:494:47Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri6:566.48:133.912:251.31:59-0.96:504:47Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat7:346.79:014.01:081.42:41-1.36:514:48New Moon17Sat
18Sun8:156.99:504.01:531.53:24-1.56:514:48New Moon18Sun
19Mon8:576.810:404.02:391.64:09-1.56:524:49New Moon19Mon
20Tue9:426.511:344.03:271.84:55-1.36:524:49Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed10:316.04:202.05:43-1.06:534:50Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:324.111:25 AM5.35:232.26:34-0.56:534:50Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri1:334.212:304.56:442.37:300.16:544:51First Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:364.51:513.88:322.28:300.66:544:51First Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:364.83:283.410:141.79:321.06:554:52First Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:315.15:023.211:281.110:301.36:554:52First Quarter26Mon
27Tue5:185.46:173.312:240.56:554:53Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed6:005.77:143.41:090.06:564:54Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu6:385.98:003.512:071.61:49-0.46:564:54Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri7:126.08:393.612:471.72:24-0.66:564:55Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat7:446.09:153.61:231.82:57-0.76:574:56Full Moon31Sat
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 6:29 pm — 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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