Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Nicolas Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Nicolas Island, CA.
Next low tide : 1:27 pm (2.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 46m at 9:05 am (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:26 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (82% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410068
Common Questions About Tides

San Nicolas Island, CA Tides - Sep 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:402.52:574.77:272.411:290.66:327:23Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon6:532.84:274.89:342.76:327:22Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue7:333.25:485.112:400.111:39 AM2.66:337:21Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed8:033.66:525.41:31-0.312:542.26:347:20Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu8:334.07:465.72:14-0.51:511.76:347:18Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri9:024.48:355.72:52-0.62:401.16:357:17New Moon6Fri
7Sat9:334.79:215.63:27-0.63:260.76:367:16New Moon7Sat
8Sun10:035.010:055.34:00-0.34:110.46:367:14New Moon8Sun
9Mon10:345.210:504.84:310.04:560.36:377:13New Moon9Mon
10Tue11:065.211:364.25:020.55:420.36:387:11Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed11:385.15:311.06:320.46:387:10Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu12:263.712:124.95:581.67:270.76:397:09Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri1:293.112:504.66:232.18:380.96:407:07Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat3:122.71:394.36:412.510:131.06:407:06First Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:594.011:460.96:417:05First Quarter15Sun
16Mon7:433.24:424.010:453.06:417:03First Quarter16Mon
17Tue7:533.45:584.212:480.712:232.86:427:02First Quarter17Tue
18Wed8:083.66:504.41:300.51:112.46:437:01Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu8:233.87:304.62:010.41:472.16:436:59Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri8:394.08:064.82:280.32:191.76:446:58Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat8:574.38:404.82:520.32:501.36:456:56Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun9:164.59:154.73:150.43:230.96:456:55Full Moon22Sun
23Mon9:374.89:514.63:380.53:570.66:466:54Full Moon23Mon
24Tue10:015.010:294.34:010.74:340.46:476:52Full Moon24Tue
25Wed10:275.211:123.94:251.05:140.26:476:51Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu10:575.34:501.46:000.26:486:50Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri12:013.511:32 AM5.35:171.76:560.36:496:48Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat1:063.112:155.15:462.18:060.46:506:47Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun2:472.81:134.96:222.59:340.56:506:45Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon5:112.92:374.77:442.811:010.36:516:44Third Quarter30Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9410068)

Common Questions About San Nicolas Island, CA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in San Nicolas Island, CA today?

Slack tide in San Nicolas Island, CA is approximately 11:16 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 San Nicolas Island, CA?

San Nicolas Island, CA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 82% 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 San Nicolas 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 San Nicolas Island, CA?

Tide predictions for San Nicolas 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 San Nicolas Island, CA?

Tide data for San Nicolas Island, CA is sourced from NOAA Station #9410068. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9410068.

What is the moon phase in San Nicolas Island, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over San Nicolas Island, CA is Waxing Gibbous (82% illuminated). This places San Nicolas 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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