Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Nicolas Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in San Nicolas Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 37m at 7:33 am (2.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:064.411:394.75:130.25:290.06:255:54Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon12:053.86:120.36:120.66:245:55Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:284.61:193.17:240.47:021.26:235:56First Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:274.43:052.78:520.58:111.76:225:57First Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:404.35:022.810:270.39:462.06:205:58First Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:024.36:213.111:450.111:171.96:195:58First Quarter6Fri
7Sat5:144.47:103.412:42-0.26:185:59Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun6:134.57:463.612:231.71:26-0.46:176:00Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:594.78:153.81:111.52:02-0.46:156:01Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue7:394.78:413.91:501.22:32-0.46:146:01Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed8:134.79:044.02:241.02:59-0.36:136:02Full Moon11Wed
12Thu8:454.69:274.12:560.83:24-0.16:116:03Full Moon12Thu
13Fri9:174.49:494.13:270.73:470.16:106:04Full Moon13Fri
14Sat9:484.210:134.13:580.64:100.36:096:05Full Moon14Sat
15Sun10:213.910:374.14:320.64:330.66:076:05Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon10:563.511:044.15:080.74:561.06:066:06Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue11:383.111:344.05:500.85:191.36:056:07Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:332.76:420.95:441.76:046:08Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:123.82:062.47:541.06:152.06:026:08Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:083.74:392.49:290.97:322.36:016:09Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:333.75:542.710:520.69:562.46:006:10Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun4:033.96:283.111:500.211:222.15:586:10Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon5:144.26:573.412:34-0.25:576:11Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue6:104.67:263.912:191.61:13-0.55:566:12Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed7:004.97:574.31:071.01:50-0.75:546:13Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu7:475.18:304.71:520.52:27-0.75:536:13New Moon26Thu
27Fri8:345.19:045.02:370.03:03-0.65:516:14New Moon27Fri
28Sat9:214.99:415.23:23-0.33:40-0.35:506:15New Moon28Sat
29Sun10:114.510:205.24:12-0.54:180.15:496:16Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon11:054.011:025.15:03-0.54:580.65:486:16Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue12:073.56:00-0.45:411.25:466:17Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 11:11 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 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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