🧭 Chart Coverage Official Source · Verified Jul 02, 2026 NOAA Coast Pilot references NOAA chart 18757 for Avalon Bay (Santa Catalina Island). 95% Confidence ✓ Confirm 💬 Comment
🧭 Entrance Character And Depth Official Source · Verified Jul 02, 2026 Entrance between Casino Point and Cabrillo Peninsula breakwaters; depths 2–13 fathoms inside, ~20 fathoms immediately outside; breakwater ends lighted. 95% Confidence ✓ Confirm 💬 Comment
🧭 Harbormaster Mooring Assignment Communications Official Source · Verified Jul 02, 2026 Harbormaster meets visiting yachts at harbor entrance; contact VHF-FM channels 12 & 16; shoreboat/water-taxi VHF channel 9; phone 310-510-0535. 95% Confidence ✓ Confirm 💬 Comment
🧭 Anchorage And Shoal Hazards Official Source · Verified Jul 02, 2026 Descanso Bay anchorage: reported poor holding and heavy kelp that can make anchoring difficult. 92% Confidence ✓ Confirm 💬 Comment
🧭 Federal Anchorages Coordinates Official Source · Verified Jul 02, 2026 Federal anchorages outside Avalon Bay: Anchorage A 33°20'59.0"N 118°18'56.2"W; B 33°20'38.3"N 118°18'35.8"W; C 33°21'21.0"N 118°19'16.7"W (depths 30–45 fathoms per HSP). 90% Confidence ✓ Confirm 💬 Comment
🧭 Currents And Tidal Notes Official Source · Verified Jul 02, 2026 Average currents in the area are weak (avg ~0.1 kt, mean set ~112°); currents >1 kt occur infrequently; consult NOAA Tidal Current predictions for times/velocities. 90% Confidence ✓ Confirm 💬 Comment
🧭 Aids To Navigation And Lights Official Source · Verified Jul 02, 2026 Aids listed for Avalon area include Avalon Bay Light 1 & 2 and other named lights/buoys (USCG Light List entries for Chart 18757). 90% Confidence ✓ Confirm 💬 Comment
🧭 Mooring Ownership And Assignment Restrictions Operator Source · Verified Jul 02, 2026 Mooring buoys in Avalon are privately owned; no alongside berths; moorings assigned first‑come by Harbor Patrol; harbor offers 24‑hour service and rents unreserved buoys. 90% Confidence ✓ Confirm 💬 Comment