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 1h 59m at 7:24 am (1.8 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 1961

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:443.910:135.74:29-0.73:591.16:047:35Full Moon1Mon
2Tue11:313.710:475.65:09-0.84:321.56:037:36Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed12:273.45:54-0.85:081.86:027:37Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu1:343.26:46-0.65:522.26:027:38Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri12:135.22:553.27:47-0.46:562.56:017:38Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat1:144.84:193.48:58-0.38:402.76:007:39Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun2:364.45:253.810:13-0.210:422.45:597:40Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon4:124.16:144.311:19-0.15:587:41Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue5:394.16:554.812:061.712:13-0.15:577:41Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed6:504.27:325.31:061.012:590.15:567:42Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu7:494.28:075.71:560.31:400.35:557:43Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri8:414.28:405.92:42-0.22:180.55:557:44Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat9:294.19:136.03:24-0.62:530.85:547:44New Moon13Sat
14Sun10:154.09:445.94:05-0.83:271.25:537:45New Moon14Sun
15Mon11:013.710:155.84:44-0.83:591.55:527:46New Moon15Mon
16Tue11:493.510:455.55:23-0.74:301.95:527:46Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed12:423.36:02-0.55:012.25:517:47Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu1:423.26:43-0.25:352.55:507:48Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri2:523.17:290.16:192.85:507:49Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat12:304.34:093.38:230.37:383.05:497:49First Quarter20Sat
21Sun1:253.95:083.59:240.510:002.95:497:50First Quarter21Sun
22Mon2:473.65:473.810:230.711:382.55:487:51First Quarter22Mon
23Tue4:223.46:184.211:130.75:487:51First Quarter23Tue
24Wed5:423.46:464.612:312.011:55 AM0.85:477:52Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu6:443.57:135.01:111.412:320.85:477:53Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri7:373.67:415.41:480.71:080.95:467:53Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat8:243.88:115.82:240.21:431.05:467:54Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun9:093.88:416.13:00-0.42:181.25:457:55Full Moon28Sun
29Mon9:553.99:156.33:39-0.82:541.45:457:55Full Moon29Mon
30Tue10:423.89:506.34:19-1.13:321.65:457:56Full Moon30Tue
31Wed11:333.710:306.25:02-1.24:131.85:447:57Full Moon31Wed
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 11:01 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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