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 2h 13m at 6:54 am (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:054.38:023.91:211.41:54-0.25:446:18Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun8:424.59:254.21:541.03:21-0.26:437:19Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon9:204.59:494.53:280.63:49-0.16:427:20New Moon3Mon
4Tue9:594.510:174.74:050.24:170.16:407:20New Moon4Tue
5Wed10:414.210:474.94:44-0.14:460.36:397:21New Moon5Wed
6Thu11:263.911:215.05:27-0.35:180.76:387:22Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:193.56:16-0.35:511.16:367:23Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat1:263.17:13-0.26:311.66:357:23Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:454.72:582.88:22-0.17:242.16:347:24Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon1:454.54:552.89:460.08:572.46:337:25First Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:074.26:193.211:11-0.110:592.36:317:25First Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:414.27:083.512:21-0.36:307:26First Quarter12Wed
13Thu6:024.37:463.912:271.91:15-0.46:297:27Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri7:064.48:184.21:281.41:59-0.46:287:28Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat7:594.58:484.52:160.92:37-0.36:267:28Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun8:464.59:174.72:590.43:10-0.16:257:29Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon9:294.39:444.93:390.13:410.16:247:30Full Moon17Mon
18Tue10:114.110:114.94:17-0.24:090.56:237:31Full Moon18Tue
19Wed10:513.810:374.94:54-0.34:360.96:227:31Full Moon19Wed
20Thu11:333.511:034.75:31-0.25:011.26:207:32Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri12:183.26:10-0.15:261.66:197:33Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat1:122.96:530.15:502.06:187:34Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun2:282.67:440.36:132.36:177:34Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:344.04:382.68:480.56:432.66:167:35Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:233.76:282.910:060.69:102.86:157:36Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:493.46:533.111:200.611:372.66:147:37Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu4:343.37:133.412:150.56:137:37Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri5:513.57:323.712:402.212:570.36:127:38Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat6:483.77:524.01:221.71:320.36:117:39Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun7:363.98:154.41:591.22:030.26:107:40Waning Crescent30Sun
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 10:05 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 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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