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 3h 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 - Jun 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:503.55:213.710:150.511:202.15:498:02First Quarter1Mon
2Tue4:153.26:063.911:110.75:498:02First Quarter2Tue
3Wed5:383.16:414.112:321.712:001.05:488:03First Quarter3Wed
4Thu6:473.07:114.41:241.312:421.15:488:03Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri7:423.17:384.62:040.91:171.35:488:04Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat8:283.18:044.82:400.51:501.45:488:04Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun9:093.28:315.03:120.12:211.55:488:05Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon9:483.39:005.13:45-0.22:521.65:488:05Full Moon8Mon
9Tue10:273.39:305.24:18-0.43:241.75:488:06Full Moon9Tue
10Wed11:073.310:025.34:52-0.53:571.85:488:06Full Moon10Wed
11Thu11:493.310:375.25:29-0.64:331.95:478:07Full Moon11Thu
12Fri12:343.36:08-0.65:142.15:478:07Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat1:243.36:50-0.56:042.25:488:08Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun2:193.47:36-0.37:072.35:488:08Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon12:514.43:173.68:26-0.18:312.35:488:08Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue1:564.04:133.99:200.210:072.15:488:09Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed3:203.65:054.310:170.411:361.65:488:09Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu4:543.35:524.711:140.75:488:09Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri6:203.36:375.112:450.912:090.95:488:10Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat7:323.47:215.51:430.21:011.15:488:10Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun8:333.58:035.82:33-0.41:511.25:498:10Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon9:283.68:466.03:19-0.82:381.35:498:10New Moon22Mon
23Tue10:173.79:276.04:04-1.13:241.55:498:10New Moon23Tue
24Wed11:053.710:095.84:47-1.24:091.65:498:11New Moon24Wed
25Thu11:523.710:515.55:30-1.14:551.75:508:11New Moon25Thu
26Fri12:393.76:12-0.85:421.95:508:11Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat1:293.66:55-0.56:342.15:508:11Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun12:164.62:203.67:37-0.17:342.25:518:11Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon1:024.13:153.78:210.38:502.35:518:11First Quarter29Mon
30Tue1:583.64:093.89:070.710:202.25:518:11First Quarter30Tue
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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