Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Nicolas Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Nicolas Island, CA.
Next low tide : 8:14 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 12m at 1:17 pm (4.5 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 - Sep 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:473.52:064.67:391.59:241.06:327:23Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:253.13:144.78:382.010:590.86:327:22Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri5:253.04:324.810:042.36:337:21Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat6:523.35:455.012:190.411:37 AM2.36:347:19Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun7:473.66:485.31:190.012:502.16:347:18Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon8:284.07:425.52:08-0.41:471.76:357:17Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue9:044.28:295.62:50-0.52:351.46:367:15Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed9:374.49:125.63:27-0.53:181.16:367:14New Moon8Wed
9Thu10:084.69:525.44:02-0.43:590.96:377:13New Moon9Thu
10Fri10:384.610:315.14:34-0.14:380.86:387:11New Moon10Fri
11Sat11:074.611:104.75:040.25:180.86:387:10Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:374.611:494.25:330.75:590.96:397:09Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:064.56:001.16:431.16:407:07Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:333.712:384.36:271.67:361.36:407:06Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed1:283.21:154.16:542.08:451.46:417:05First Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:562.92:063.97:252.410:181.46:427:03First Quarter16Thu
17Fri5:352.83:253.88:312.711:471.26:427:02First Quarter17Fri
18Sat7:073.14:553.910:582.86:437:00First Quarter18Sat
19Sun7:383.36:024.212:470.912:222.76:446:59First Quarter19Sun
20Mon8:013.66:524.51:290.61:102.36:446:58Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue8:233.87:344.82:030.31:472.06:456:56Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed8:454.18:135.02:330.12:221.66:466:55Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu9:094.48:515.23:030.02:581.26:466:54Full Moon23Thu
24Fri9:344.69:305.23:320.03:350.86:476:52Full Moon24Fri
25Sat10:034.910:115.04:020.14:150.56:486:51Full Moon25Sat
26Sun10:345.110:554.74:340.34:580.36:486:49Full Moon26Sun
27Mon11:085.211:454.35:070.65:460.26:496:48Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue11:475.25:421.16:410.36:506:47Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:443.812:325.16:211.57:470.46:506:45Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu2:023.41:284.97:102.09:090.56:516:44Third Quarter30Thu
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 4:45 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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