Tide level at the Avalon dive park

[revbill]

I have 13 dives and my advanced open water (working toward the number I need to take the rescue course). I just got my 14 year old daughter certified. She started when we were living in Altadena but finished up at Lake Mead (we recently moved to vegas). I am planning on taking her out to Catalina next weekend (Oct. 2) and getting in a couple of park dives. Question: Does anyone know how high the tides are running or where i can get that info?
Having been to the park a few times I remember that when the tide is real low that getting into the water (over those big rocks) can be a chore and not sure it is a good way to start her out in the ocean. If tides are low I may opt for a boat dive instead.

Any advice or info out there?

-b

 

[MaxBottomtime]

2005-10-02 03:21 PDT 0.50 feet Low Tide
2005-10-02 06:03 PDT Moonrise
2005-10-02 06:48 PDT Sunrise
2005-10-02 09:31 PDT 5.07 feet High Tide
2005-10-02 15:37 PDT 0.86 feet Low Tide
2005-10-02 18:23 PDT Moonset
2005-10-02 18:35 PDT Sunset
2005-10-02 21:36 PDT 4.95 feet High Tide
http://tbone.biol.sc.edu/tide/tideshow.cgi?site=Avalon,+Santa+Catalina+Island,+California&units=f

 

[Lexy]

From the tide charts provided, I'd say things would look good for next weekend @ the Dive Park. I was there last Saturday and the tide was relatively high. But, I know exactly what you are talking about - where the tide's so low ya gotta do a sea lion belly move over the rocks + work with the surge to get to the steps....

My vote would be: go for it.

 

[kelpmermaid]

you can find the info on Avalon tides at www.saltwatertides.com under "Santa Barbara Channel and Islands." It really doesn't look that bad -- at least no negative numbers.

 

[drbill]

Basically just avoid times with full and new moons and you're likely to be fine. For the ladies, it is especially important to avoid the Avalon dive park during full moons since my fangs increase significantly in length and I prowl the town late into the night.

 

[wetrat]

Basically just avoid times with full and new moons and you're likely to be fine. For the ladies, it is especially important to avoid the Avalon dive park during full moons since my fangs increase significantly in length and I prowl the town late into the night.

LOL bill - last time I was there I thought that was a WERESHARK!!!

 

[Nay]

Revbill,
You mentioned going over the rocks. Do you know that they installed stairs that you walk down into the water? Unless you're at low, low tide when the water can get a little below the stairs, water entry is really easy. Even then, it's still easy.
Have fun!

 

[drbill]

I think he was referring to the big rocks at the end of the stairs which are exposed at low tides and difficult to negotiate over on your way in. They pose no problem going out. I solve the problem coming in by cutting through the channel to the right of the big rock at the right hand side of the stairs (looking at the land). It is much easier, especially carrying my camera.