Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Nicolas Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in San Nicolas Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 23m at 1:41 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 8:53 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:37 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:25 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410068
Common Questions About Tides

San Nicolas Island, CA Tides - Feb 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:344.512:443.37:121.06:490.86:535:29Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:284.52:162.78:400.97:421.46:525:30Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:344.64:192.510:170.68:571.86:525:31Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:484.76:022.711:380.110:292.06:515:32Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat4:584.97:033.112:39-0.36:505:33Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:595.17:473.41:27-0.76:495:34Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon6:505.38:223.612:481.72:07-0.96:485:35Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue7:345.38:543.81:371.42:43-0.96:485:36New Moon8Tue
9Wed8:145.39:233.92:191.23:15-0.86:475:37New Moon9Wed
10Thu8:515.19:514.02:571.03:45-0.76:465:38New Moon10Thu
11Fri9:264.910:194.13:341.04:13-0.46:455:39New Moon11Fri
12Sat10:004.510:464.14:110.94:390.06:445:40Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun10:334.111:144.14:481.05:040.46:435:40Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon11:093.611:444.05:291.15:280.86:425:41Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue11:493.06:161.25:501.26:415:42Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:183.912:422.57:171.36:121.66:405:43First Quarter16Wed
17Thu1:023.82:312.28:481.46:331.96:395:44First Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:033.710:391.16:385:45First Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:233.86:552.511:510.710:082.46:375:46First Quarter19Sat
20Sun4:384.07:152.812:360.36:365:47Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon5:354.47:353.11:11-0.16:355:48Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue6:224.77:583.412:251.91:42-0.46:345:48Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed7:055.18:223.71:091.52:13-0.76:325:49Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu7:475.38:504.11:511.12:43-0.86:315:50Full Moon24Thu
25Fri8:285.39:194.42:330.73:15-0.86:305:51Full Moon25Fri
26Sat9:115.19:524.73:170.33:48-0.66:295:52Full Moon26Sat
27Sun9:564.810:284.84:030.14:21-0.36:285:53Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon10:454.311:074.94:530.04:560.26:275:53Waning Gibbous28Mon
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 5:17 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 66% 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 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 First Quarter (66% illuminated). This places San Nicolas Island, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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