Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Nicolas Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Nicolas Island, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:41 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 7h 28m at 5:28 pm (4.2 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 - May 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:423.210:474.75:30-0.34:471.66:097:40Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue12:253.06:06-0.25:161.96:087:40Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed1:172.96:460.05:472.16:087:41Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu2:222.87:330.26:272.36:077:42Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri12:314.03:452.88:270.47:342.56:067:43Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat1:253.74:583.09:290.69:282.66:057:43First Quarter6Sat
7Sun2:423.45:443.310:310.711:132.36:047:44First Quarter7Sun
8Mon4:153.36:163.611:260.76:037:45First Quarter8Mon
9Tue5:363.36:464.012:211.812:130.76:027:46First Quarter9Tue
10Wed6:423.47:154.51:111.212:550.76:017:46Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu7:393.67:474.91:550.51:340.76:007:47Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri8:313.78:225.42:38-0.12:130.86:007:48Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat9:213.88:595.73:21-0.72:520.95:597:49Full Moon13Sat
14Sun10:113.89:395.94:05-1.13:331.05:587:49Full Moon14Sun
15Mon11:023.710:225.94:52-1.34:171.25:577:50Full Moon15Mon
16Tue11:573.611:085.75:40-1.45:041.45:577:51Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed12:553.56:32-1.25:571.75:567:52Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu2:003.57:28-0.97:021.95:557:52Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri12:564.83:113.68:27-0.58:242.15:557:53Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat2:054.34:203.89:30-0.210:032.05:547:54Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun3:283.85:204.010:340.211:351.65:547:54Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon4:573.46:104.311:330.55:537:55Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue6:183.36:514.612:471.212:250.75:537:56Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed7:243.37:274.81:430.71:091.05:527:56Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu8:193.37:584.92:270.31:481.25:527:57Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri9:063.38:275.03:060.02:211.45:517:58Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat9:463.38:565.13:40-0.32:531.55:517:58New Moon27Sat
28Sun10:243.39:245.14:12-0.43:231.75:507:59New Moon28Sun
29Mon11:003.29:535.14:44-0.43:531.85:508:00New Moon29Mon
30Tue11:373.210:245.05:16-0.44:241.95:508:00New Moon30Tue
31Wed12:173.25:50-0.34:572.05:498:01Waxing Crescent31Wed
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 9:34 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 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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