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 : 7:33 am (2.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 08m at 3:35 am (2.6 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 - Aug 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:482.65:274.212:091.510:31 AM2.16:107:57First Quarter1Sat
2Sun7:142.86:154.51:091.111:41 AM2.26:117:56Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon8:063.06:594.81:520.712:402.26:127:55Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue8:433.27:395.12:290.21:292.16:137:55Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed9:153.58:175.43:02-0.12:121.96:137:54Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu9:473.78:565.63:36-0.42:531.76:147:53Full Moon6Thu
7Fri10:193.99:355.74:09-0.63:341.56:157:52Full Moon7Fri
8Sat10:524.110:165.74:44-0.74:171.46:157:51Full Moon8Sat
9Sun11:284.210:595.45:19-0.65:041.36:167:50Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon12:074.45:56-0.45:551.26:177:49Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:504.56:350.06:531.26:177:48Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:404.41:384.67:170.48:041.36:187:47Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu1:453.82:334.68:041.09:291.26:197:46Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:133.23:384.79:011.511:030.96:207:45Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat5:033.04:484.910:141.86:207:44Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun6:413.25:555.112:250.511:35 AM2.06:217:42Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon7:473.46:535.31:270.112:462.06:227:41Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue8:353.77:435.52:17-0.31:441.86:227:40Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed9:143.98:285.52:59-0.42:311.76:237:39Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu9:484.19:085.53:36-0.53:131.56:247:38New Moon20Thu
21Fri10:194.19:455.44:10-0.43:511.46:247:37New Moon21Fri
22Sat10:484.210:195.24:40-0.24:281.36:257:36New Moon22Sat
23Sun11:164.210:544.95:090.05:041.36:267:34New Moon23Sun
24Mon11:444.211:284.55:370.35:411.36:267:33Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:134.26:030.76:211.46:277:32Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:054.012:444.16:301.17:081.66:287:31Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:473.61:204.06:571.58:081.76:287:29Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri1:423.12:043.97:261.99:321.76:297:28First Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:152.73:063.98:062.211:111.56:307:27First Quarter29Sat
30Sun5:412.74:234.09:242.56:307:26First Quarter30Sun
31Mon7:062.95:334.312:251.111:12 AM2.66:317:24First Quarter31Mon
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 5:34 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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