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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 40m at 5:08 pm (2.1 ft)
Next high tide : 11:15 pm (6.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:55 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (8% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410079
Common Questions About Tides

Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - Jan 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:126.911:203.82:502.14:39-1.86:574:56Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri10:006.53:442.25:23-1.46:574:57Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat12:103.910:50 AM5.74:432.26:07-0.86:574:58Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun1:004.111:44 AM4.95:532.36:49-0.26:574:58Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon1:504.312:484.07:222.37:330.56:574:59First Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:424.52:123.29:132.08:181.16:575:00First Quarter6Tue
7Wed3:324.84:012.710:471.49:071.66:575:01First Quarter7Wed
8Thu4:215.15:532.711:550.810:022.06:575:02First Quarter8Thu
9Fri5:065.37:102.812:450.26:575:03Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat5:485.58:003.01:27-0.26:575:03Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun6:275.78:373.22:03-0.56:575:04Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon7:045.89:093.312:312.42:36-0.76:575:05Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue7:385.99:393.41:102.33:07-0.96:575:06Full Moon13Tue
14Wed8:106.010:083.41:472.33:36-0.96:575:07Full Moon14Wed
15Thu8:405.910:383.52:212.24:03-0.86:575:08Full Moon15Thu
16Fri9:105.811:073.52:552.24:30-0.76:565:09Full Moon16Fri
17Sat9:395.511:363.63:312.24:55-0.56:565:10Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun10:105.14:092.25:20-0.26:565:11Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:053.710:46 AM4.64:552.25:460.16:555:12Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:363.911:29 AM4.05:532.26:130.66:555:13Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed1:124.212:283.37:102.06:451.06:555:14Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu1:554.52:052.78:531.77:251.56:545:14Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri2:494.84:332.410:361.08:252.06:545:15Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat3:505.26:252.711:470.29:472.36:535:16Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun4:535.77:273.012:42-0.66:535:17Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon5:526.28:103.41:31-1.36:525:18Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue6:456.68:493.612:132.22:15-1.76:525:19Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed7:366.99:273.91:112.02:57-2.06:515:20New Moon28Wed
29Thu8:236.910:044.12:051.73:37-1.96:515:21New Moon29Thu
30Fri9:096.610:414.22:561.54:14-1.66:505:22New Moon30Fri
31Sat9:546.111:194.43:471.44:49-1.16:495:23Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 8:11 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 8% 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 Waxing Crescent (8% 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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