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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 58m at 11:12 am (2.8 ft)
Next high tide : 6:07 pm (6.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:46 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (21% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410079
Common Questions About Tides

Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - Aug 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:094.45:370.05:242.16:067:52Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:374.66:010.46:132.06:077:52Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon1:084.86:260.87:141.96:077:51Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:503.91:485.06:531.38:351.76:087:50Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:063.22:385.37:241.810:201.36:097:49Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu4:152.73:435.58:072.311:540.76:097:48Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri6:422.94:575.89:302.76:107:47Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat7:543.36:076.21:000.011:12 AM2.86:117:46Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun8:363.67:076.71:52-0.612:332.66:117:45Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon9:114.08:016.92:38-1.01:372.36:127:44Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue9:454.38:497.03:19-1.22:322.06:137:43New Moon11Tue
12Wed10:194.69:356.83:57-1.23:231.76:147:42New Moon12Wed
13Thu10:524.810:196.34:32-0.94:121.56:147:41New Moon13Thu
14Fri11:265.011:025.75:05-0.55:001.46:157:40Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat11:595.111:464.95:340.15:501.46:167:39Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:345.16:010.76:431.56:167:38Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:344.11:095.06:261.47:491.76:177:37Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue1:333.41:504.96:471.99:241.76:187:35First Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:122.82:444.87:002.511:151.56:187:34First Quarter19Wed
20Thu3:554.86:197:33First Quarter20Thu
21Fri5:134.912:291.16:207:32First Quarter21Fri
22Sat8:323.56:155.21:180.711:52 AM3.16:207:31Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun8:453.77:045.51:560.312:512.96:217:30Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon9:013.97:445.82:270.01:342.66:227:28Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue9:204.18:196.02:55-0.22:102.36:237:27Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed9:414.38:526.03:20-0.32:452.06:237:26Full Moon26Wed
27Thu10:024.69:255.93:44-0.23:191.76:247:25Full Moon27Thu
28Fri10:244.89:585.74:06-0.13:551.56:257:23Full Moon28Fri
29Sat10:465.010:335.34:290.14:331.36:257:22Full Moon29Sat
30Sun11:105.211:124.84:510.55:141.16:267:21Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon11:375.411:574.15:140.96:011.06:277:19Waning Gibbous31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9410079)

Common Questions About Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides

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When is the lowest tide this week in Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA?

The lowest tide this week in Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA is -1.2 ft on Tuesday, Aug 11 at 3:19 am.

When is the highest tide this week in Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA?

The highest tide this week in Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA is 7.0 ft on Tuesday, Aug 11 at 8:49 pm — worth noting for launching your boat and being alert for possible high tide flooding.

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 2:39 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 21% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 time is high tide in Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA today?

High tides in Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA today: 7:54 am (3.3 ft), 6:07 pm (6.2 ft). The 6:07 pm high of 6.2 ft is notably higher than the other — known as diurnal inequality, common on coasts influenced by lunar declination.

What time is low tide in Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA today?

Low tides in Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA today: 1:00 am (0.0 ft), 11:12 am (2.8 ft).

What is the tidal range in Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA today?

Today's tidal range in Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA is 6.2 ft — the difference between the day's highest and lowest water level. This month's average daily range is about 5.1 ft, so today's swing is above-average.

What is the moon phase in Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA is Waning Crescent (21% illuminated). This places Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

What type of tides does Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA have — semi-diurnal, diurnal, or mixed?

Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA has semi-diurnal tides — two high tides and two low tides roughly every 24 hours and 50 minutes, with similar heights.

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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