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 07m 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 - Aug 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:073.72:224.77:181.49:112.06:057:53First Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:273.13:115.07:491.910:561.56:067:52First Quarter2Sun
3Mon4:462.74:125.38:372.36:077:51First Quarter3Mon
4Tue6:582.95:185.812:170.810:00 AM2.76:077:50Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed8:043.36:216.31:150.011:29 AM2.86:087:49Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu8:473.67:186.72:05-0.612:422.66:097:48Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri9:243.98:107.12:49-1.11:442.46:107:48Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat10:004.28:597.23:31-1.42:392.06:107:47Full Moon8Sat
9Sun10:364.59:467.04:11-1.43:321.86:117:46Full Moon9Sun
10Mon11:124.710:336.54:49-1.24:241.66:127:45Full Moon10Mon
11Tue11:494.911:215.85:24-0.75:171.56:127:44Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:275.15:58-0.16:141.56:137:43Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:115.01:075.26:300.67:201.56:147:42Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri1:094.11:515.27:011.38:441.66:147:40Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:263.32:425.17:312.010:301.46:157:39Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun4:322.83:445.18:052.56:167:38Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:555.112:001.06:177:37Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue8:203.36:015.31:030.611:22 AM3.16:177:36Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed8:463.66:545.61:490.212:373.06:187:35Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu9:083.87:375.82:260.01:262.86:197:34Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri9:284.08:146.02:58-0.22:042.56:197:33Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat9:494.18:486.03:26-0.32:392.36:207:31New Moon22Sat
23Sun10:114.39:196.03:51-0.33:112.06:217:30New Moon23Sun
24Mon10:324.49:495.84:14-0.23:441.96:217:29New Moon24Mon
25Tue10:544.610:185.54:350.04:171.76:227:28New Moon25Tue
26Wed11:154.710:505.14:550.34:531.66:237:26Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu11:364.811:244.65:150.75:311.56:237:25Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:005.05:341.16:171.56:247:24Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:064.012:295.15:541.57:141.56:257:23Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun1:033.41:095.16:132.08:371.46:257:21First Quarter30Sun
31Mon2:442.82:065.26:302.410:301.16:267:20First Quarter31Mon
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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