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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : 5:08 pm (2.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 44m at 12:15 pm (4.3 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 - Mar 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:455.310:274.93:430.54:08-0.46:215:49Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon10:284.610:584.94:280.54:340.26:205:50Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue11:133.811:294.85:160.54:570.86:195:51Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:063.06:090.75:151.46:175:52Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:034.61:242.47:200.95:221.96:165:53First Quarter5Thu
6Fri12:444.49:121.06:155:53First Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:484.210:550.76:145:54First Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:244.17:423.011:560.310:402.96:125:55First Quarter8Sun
9Mon4:484.37:403.312:370.06:115:56Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue5:464.67:513.51:10-0.36:105:56Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed6:305.08:053.712:322.21:38-0.56:095:57Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu7:085.28:234.01:061.82:03-0.66:075:58Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri7:425.38:424.21:391.42:26-0.66:065:59Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:155.29:024.52:121.02:47-0.56:056:00Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:485.09:224.72:450.73:08-0.26:036:00Full Moon15Sun
16Mon9:224.79:444.93:200.43:300.16:026:01Full Moon16Mon
17Tue10:004.310:085.13:580.23:520.56:016:02Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed10:433.710:365.14:400.14:131.05:596:03Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu11:373.111:115.15:290.14:341.55:586:03Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:582.56:330.24:511.95:576:04Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat8:040.25:556:05Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:074.89:540.05:546:06Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:484.76:393.211:11-0.410:162.75:536:06Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:264.96:593.712:05-0.85:516:07Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:395.27:234.112:49-1.05:506:08Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:375.47:504.512:381.51:26-1.05:496:09Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri7:265.48:174.91:260.81:59-0.95:476:09New Moon27Fri
28Sat8:125.38:455.22:110.32:30-0.55:466:10New Moon28Sat
29Sun8:554.99:125.42:53-0.12:58-0.15:456:11New Moon29Sun
30Mon9:384.49:395.43:34-0.33:230.45:436:11New Moon30Mon
31Tue10:213.810:045.34:15-0.33:451.05:426:12Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 2:41 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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