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 4h 18m 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 - Sep 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:265.36:277:19First Quarter1Tue
2Wed7:433.34:575.612:000.59:49 AM3.26:277:18First Quarter2Wed
3Thu8:003.76:126.012:58-0.111:45 AM3.06:287:16Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri8:264.17:136.41:45-0.612:572.56:297:15Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat8:554.58:056.72:26-0.91:532.06:297:14Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun9:254.88:536.63:04-1.02:441.46:307:12Full Moon6Sun
7Mon9:565.29:396.43:39-0.83:321.06:317:11Full Moon7Mon
8Tue10:275.510:255.84:12-0.44:200.76:317:10Full Moon8Tue
9Wed10:585.611:115.14:420.15:070.66:327:08Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:315.75:100.85:570.76:337:07Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:014.312:045.65:361.46:530.86:337:06Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat1:013.612:405.35:582.08:041.16:347:04Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun2:293.01:245.06:122.69:471.26:357:03Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:314.811:261.06:357:01Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:074.76:367:00Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed8:093.75:324.812:300.711:47 AM3.46:376:59Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu8:163.96:325.11:140.412:453.06:376:57Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri8:294.17:165.31:490.21:242.66:386:56Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat8:454.47:545.52:170.11:572.16:396:55Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun9:024.68:285.62:420.02:291.86:396:53Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon9:214.99:015.53:050.13:001.46:406:52New Moon21Mon
22Tue9:405.19:335.33:250.33:321.16:416:50New Moon22Tue
23Wed10:005.310:075.03:460.54:050.86:416:49New Moon23Wed
24Thu10:205.410:434.64:060.94:400.66:426:48New Moon24Thu
25Fri10:415.611:234.14:261.25:190.66:436:46Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:065.64:451.76:040.66:436:45Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:143.511:38 AM5.65:042.17:020.66:446:44Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon1:313.012:205.55:182.58:230.76:456:42First Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:235.310:110.66:466:41First Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:005.111:340.26:466:39First Quarter30Wed
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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