Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Nicolas Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Nicolas Island, CA.
Next low tide : 11:24 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 48m at 2:50 pm (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:39 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (47% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410068
Common Questions About Tides

San Nicolas Island, CA Tides - Nov 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:035.210:143.63:001.54:090.06:165:06New Moon1Sat
2Sun9:315.210:593.43:281.84:480.06:175:05Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon10:045.011:553.33:582.05:330.16:185:04Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue10:424.84:332.36:260.36:195:03Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed1:063.211:30 AM4.65:212.57:290.46:205:02Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu2:323.212:384.36:422.88:390.46:215:02First Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:473.52:094.08:412.79:460.46:225:01First Quarter7Fri
8Sat4:393.93:434.010:212.310:440.46:235:00First Quarter8Sat
9Sun5:204.45:014.111:301.611:340.46:234:59Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon5:574.86:064.212:240.96:244:59Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue6:335.37:024.312:190.41:120.36:254:58Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed7:095.77:554.31:010.61:58-0.36:264:57Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu7:466.08:454.31:410.72:43-0.76:274:57Full Moon13Thu
14Fri8:236.19:354.12:201.03:27-0.96:284:56Full Moon14Fri
15Sat9:026.010:273.93:001.34:13-0.96:294:55Full Moon15Sat
16Sun9:415.811:223.73:411.64:59-0.76:304:55Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon10:225.44:241.95:48-0.46:314:54Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:233.511:05 AM4.95:132.36:420.06:324:54Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed1:353.411:56 AM4.46:152.67:410.36:334:53Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu2:533.51:003.97:452.78:450.66:344:53Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri4:023.72:253.59:342.69:470.86:344:53Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:523.93:543.310:592.210:401.06:354:52Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun5:284.15:083.311:551.811:241.16:364:52Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon5:574.46:053.412:371.36:374:51Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue6:234.66:523.412:001.21:120.96:384:51Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed6:484.97:333.512:321.31:440.56:394:51Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu7:135.18:123.51:021.42:160.16:404:51Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri7:395.38:503.61:321.52:48-0.26:414:50New Moon28Fri
29Sat8:085.49:293.52:021.63:22-0.46:424:50New Moon29Sat
30Sun8:395.510:113.52:331.73:58-0.56:424:50New Moon30Sun
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 7:07 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 47% 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 minimum.

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 (47% illuminated). This places San Nicolas Island, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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