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 4h 16m 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 - Jun 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:233.15:58-0.34:542.15:498:02Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed1:123.06:37-0.25:292.35:498:02Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu2:103.07:20-0.16:142.55:488:03Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:124.33:133.18:080.17:212.65:488:03Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat1:034.04:133.39:010.28:592.65:488:04Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:133.75:013.69:570.410:412.35:488:04Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:433.45:414.010:510.55:488:05Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue5:143.36:194.512:001.711:43 AM0.65:488:05Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed6:323.46:565.01:001.012:310.75:488:06Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu7:383.57:355.41:510.31:180.95:488:06Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri8:373.68:155.82:39-0.42:031.05:488:07Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat9:333.78:576.13:26-0.92:491.25:478:07New Moon12Sat
13Sun10:263.79:406.24:13-1.33:351.35:488:07New Moon13Sun
14Mon11:193.710:256.15:01-1.54:221.55:488:08New Moon14Mon
15Tue12:133.75:49-1.45:131.75:488:08Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed1:103.76:39-1.26:091.95:488:09Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:025.32:103.77:30-0.87:142.15:488:09Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:564.73:133.78:23-0.48:332.25:488:09Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat1:584.14:153.99:190.110:062.15:488:09First Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:143.65:114.110:150.511:351.85:488:10First Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:413.25:584.311:100.95:498:10First Quarter21Mon
22Tue6:063.06:374.512:461.412:001.25:498:10Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed7:173.07:104.71:390.912:431.55:498:10Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu8:143.07:414.82:220.51:221.65:498:10Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri9:003.18:105.02:580.21:561.85:508:11Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat9:403.28:395.13:31-0.12:291.95:508:11Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun10:163.29:085.24:03-0.33:011.95:508:11Full Moon27Sun
28Mon10:513.39:395.24:34-0.43:342.05:518:11Full Moon28Mon
29Tue11:273.310:115.25:07-0.54:082.05:518:11Full Moon29Tue
30Wed12:043.35:41-0.54:442.15:518:11Full Moon30Wed
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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