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 35m at 5:41 am (-1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:350.05:447:57Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue12:114.64:273.38:220.27:123.25:447:58First Quarter2Tue
3Wed1:054.24:573.69:090.49:303.15:447:58First Quarter3Wed
4Thu2:203.75:224.09:550.611:142.65:437:59First Quarter4Thu
5Fri3:543.45:474.410:370.85:437:59First Quarter5Fri
6Sat5:243.26:144.912:141.811:18 AM1.05:438:00Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun6:413.26:435.41:001.111:57 AM1.35:438:00Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon7:453.37:156.01:430.312:361.55:438:01Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue8:423.47:516.42:26-0.51:161.75:438:01Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed9:363.58:296.73:10-1.11:581.95:438:02Full Moon10Wed
11Thu10:293.59:106.93:55-1.52:412.15:438:02Full Moon11Thu
12Fri11:233.59:556.94:42-1.73:262.35:438:03Full Moon12Fri
13Sat12:203.55:31-1.74:162.45:438:03Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun1:183.66:21-1.55:132.65:438:03Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon2:173.77:12-1.16:242.75:438:04Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue12:325.53:144.08:04-0.77:562.75:438:04Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed1:394.74:064.48:57-0.19:492.45:438:04Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu3:014.04:534.89:480.411:251.85:438:05Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri4:343.45:375.210:370.95:438:05Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat6:073.16:175.612:351.111:24 AM1.45:438:05Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun7:273.16:555.91:310.412:071.75:448:05Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon8:313.27:316.12:18-0.112:482.05:448:06Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue9:233.38:056.22:59-0.51:272.25:448:06Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed10:083.38:386.23:37-0.72:042.45:448:06New Moon24Wed
25Thu10:483.49:116.14:12-0.82:402.55:458:06New Moon25Thu
26Fri11:273.49:426.04:46-0.73:152.65:458:06New Moon26Fri
27Sat12:063.45:18-0.73:502.75:458:06New Moon27Sat
28Sun12:453.45:50-0.54:252.75:468:06Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon1:243.46:21-0.35:052.85:468:06Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue2:023.66:52-0.15:542.95:468:06Waxing Crescent30Tue
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 8:58 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 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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