Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Nicolas Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in San Nicolas Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 28m at 8:14 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:50 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:41 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:22 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (28% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410068
Common Questions About Tides

San Nicolas Island, CA Tides - May 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:013.410:274.75:00-0.24:261.36:097:40Full Moon1Sat
2Sun11:403.210:524.65:34-0.14:501.66:087:40Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:253.06:11-0.15:151.96:077:41Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue1:202.86:530.15:412.16:077:42Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed2:352.77:430.36:142.46:067:43Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:304.04:152.88:440.47:152.66:057:43Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:263.85:323.09:530.49:272.76:047:44Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:533.56:103.310:580.411:212.46:037:45Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun4:303.56:393.711:530.36:027:46Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon5:493.67:074.112:281.912:390.36:017:46Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:533.87:374.61:191.21:200.26:007:47Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed7:494.08:095.02:040.51:590.36:007:48Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu8:424.18:435.42:49-0.12:370.45:597:49Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri9:334.19:205.83:34-0.73:160.65:587:49New Moon14Fri
15Sat10:264.09:595.94:20-1.13:560.95:577:50New Moon15Sat
16Sun11:203.810:425.85:08-1.34:391.25:577:51New Moon16Sun
17Mon12:193.65:59-1.35:251.55:567:52Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue1:253.46:54-1.16:191.95:557:52Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:185.22:403.47:54-0.87:272.25:557:53Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu1:174.73:593.58:59-0.48:582.35:547:54First Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:294.15:103.710:07-0.110:412.25:547:54First Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:553.76:043.911:110.25:537:55First Quarter22Sat
23Sun5:213.56:474.212:071.812:070.45:537:56First Quarter23Sun
24Mon6:333.47:214.41:091.312:530.65:527:56Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue7:323.47:514.61:580.91:320.85:527:57Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed8:223.48:174.82:370.52:041.05:517:58Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu9:043.48:414.93:120.22:321.25:517:58Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri9:433.39:055.03:44-0.12:591.45:507:59Full Moon28Fri
29Sat10:213.39:315.04:16-0.33:261.65:508:00Full Moon29Sat
30Sun10:593.29:585.04:48-0.43:541.85:508:00Full Moon30Sun
31Mon11:393.210:264.95:22-0.44:221.95:498:01Full Moon31Mon
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 11:02 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 28% 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 Waxing Crescent (28% 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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