Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Nicolas Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Nicolas Island, CA.
Next low tide : 6:15 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 06m at 12:08 pm (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:43 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:20 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (12% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410068
Common Questions About Tides

San Nicolas Island, CA Tides - Sep 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:033.71:234.86:591.38:340.96:327:23Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue2:253.12:184.87:381.810:090.76:327:22First Quarter2Tue
3Wed4:332.83:304.88:352.411:430.46:337:21First Quarter3Wed
4Thu6:453.04:544.910:212.76:347:19First Quarter4Thu
5Fri7:483.46:105.112:560.012:072.66:347:18Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat8:273.77:115.31:51-0.41:172.36:357:17Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun8:593.98:025.52:35-0.62:092.06:367:15Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon9:284.18:465.63:13-0.62:521.66:367:14Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue9:554.39:255.53:46-0.53:311.36:377:13Full Moon9Tue
10Wed10:204.410:015.24:16-0.34:081.16:387:11Full Moon10Wed
11Thu10:454.510:374.94:430.04:441.06:387:10Full Moon11Thu
12Fri11:094.611:124.45:080.45:211.06:397:09Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat11:334.511:493.95:310.95:591.06:407:07Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun11:574.55:521.36:411.16:407:06Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon12:323.412:234.46:091.87:331.26:417:05Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue1:292.912:534.26:212.28:451.46:427:03Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed3:372.61:364.16:022.510:331.36:427:02Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:553.96:437:00Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri8:343.24:414.012:071.010:45 AM3.26:446:59Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat8:173.45:574.31:020.712:252.96:446:58Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun8:263.66:504.71:410.31:122.56:456:56Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon8:403.87:355.02:130.01:502.16:466:55Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue8:584.18:165.32:43-0.22:271.66:466:54Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed9:204.48:575.43:11-0.33:051.16:476:52New Moon24Wed
25Thu9:444.79:395.33:40-0.23:450.76:486:51New Moon25Thu
26Fri10:125.110:235.04:090.04:290.36:486:49New Moon26Fri
27Sat10:425.311:124.64:400.35:160.16:496:48Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun11:165.45:110.86:080.06:506:47Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon12:074.011:54 AM5.45:431.37:090.16:506:45Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue1:153.412:395.26:181.98:230.26:516:44Waxing Crescent30Tue
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 3:11 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 12% 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 maximum.

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 (12% illuminated). This places San Nicolas Island, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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