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 7h 06m 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 : New Moon (3% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410079
Common Questions About Tides

Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - Nov 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:135.15:584.712:141.46:115:02Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon6:425.76:544.712:120.21:010.66:125:01Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue7:106.17:454.512:460.51:450.06:135:00Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed7:396.48:334.31:170.92:27-0.56:144:59Full Moon4Wed
5Thu8:086.59:214.01:471.33:07-0.76:154:58Full Moon5Thu
6Fri8:366.410:103.72:141.73:48-0.76:164:57Full Moon6Fri
7Sat9:046.211:053.42:402.14:29-0.56:174:56Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun9:325.93:032.55:12-0.26:174:56Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:133.110:02 AM5.53:202.86:020.16:184:55Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue10:355.17:030.46:194:54Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed11:194.68:140.66:204:53Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu12:324.29:190.76:214:53Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri5:263.82:193.910:023.410:080.76:224:52Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat5:314.13:513.811:052.810:450.76:234:52Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun5:444.55:013.811:462.211:160.86:244:51Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon6:014.95:573.912:211.56:254:50Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue6:215.36:463.912:550.86:264:50Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed6:445.77:323.912:131.21:300.26:274:49Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu7:096.18:173.912:421.42:06-0.46:284:49New Moon19Thu
20Fri7:366.49:043.71:111.62:44-0.86:284:48New Moon20Fri
21Sat8:066.69:543.61:421.93:25-1.16:294:48New Moon21Sat
22Sun8:416.710:513.42:142.14:10-1.16:304:48New Moon22Sun
23Mon9:196.611:583.22:482.45:00-1.06:314:47Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:046.33:262.65:56-0.86:324:47Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed1:163.310:56 AM5.84:182.96:57-0.66:334:46Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu2:343.512:045.25:443.28:03-0.36:344:46First Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:343.91:324.58:003.19:050.06:354:46First Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:194.43:104.110:022.59:590.36:364:46First Quarter28Sat
29Sun4:575.04:413.811:171.610:460.76:374:46Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon5:325.55:563.712:130.86:374:45Waxing Gibbous30Mon
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 3% 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 New Moon (3% 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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