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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : 4:42 pm (2.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 39m at 11:43 am (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (95% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410079
Common Questions About Tides

Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - Feb 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:595.01:272.97:491.16:421.36:495:24First Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:555.13:332.49:400.87:271.96:485:25First Quarter2Tue
3Wed3:025.16:122.511:130.38:492.46:475:26First Quarter3Wed
4Thu4:165.37:202.912:18-0.26:475:27Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri5:235.57:563.21:07-0.76:465:28Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat6:175.78:243.51:47-0.96:455:29Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun7:035.88:503.712:492.22:22-1.06:445:30Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon7:415.99:143.81:321.92:52-1.06:435:31Full Moon8Mon
9Tue8:165.89:383.92:091.73:18-0.96:435:32Full Moon9Tue
10Wed8:485.610:014.02:421.63:41-0.76:425:33Full Moon10Wed
11Thu9:175.310:234.13:151.44:02-0.46:415:34Full Moon11Thu
12Fri9:464.910:454.23:481.44:210.06:405:34Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat10:164.411:064.34:231.34:390.46:395:35Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun10:473.811:304.35:011.44:560.86:385:36Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon11:243.211:584.35:451.45:111.26:375:37Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue12:152.66:461.55:211.66:365:38Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed12:364.42:112.18:231.45:172.06:355:39Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu1:344.410:311.06:345:40Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri2:584.511:400.46:335:41Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat4:234.97:243.112:25-0.36:325:42Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun5:295.47:423.41:03-0.86:315:42Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon6:225.88:063.812:032.11:38-1.26:295:43Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue7:106.28:344.212:561.62:12-1.46:285:44New Moon23Tue
24Wed7:566.39:034.61:451.12:45-1.46:275:45New Moon24Wed
25Thu8:426.19:345.02:330.63:18-1.16:265:46New Moon25Thu
26Fri9:275.610:075.33:210.23:50-0.76:255:47New Moon26Fri
27Sat10:154.910:435.44:110.04:21-0.16:245:48Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun11:084.111:215.45:050.04:510.66:225:48Waxing Crescent28Sun
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 2:12 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 95% 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 maximum.

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 Waning Gibbous (95% illuminated). This places Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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