Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Nicolas Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in San Nicolas Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 45m at 5:57 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:484.48:302.91:44-0.16:535:29Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon6:314.78:533.112:292.42:16-0.46:535:30Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue7:094.99:143.21:112.22:46-0.66:525:31Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed7:455.19:363.31:472.03:14-0.86:515:32Full Moon4Wed
5Thu8:195.310:003.42:211.83:42-0.96:505:33Full Moon5Thu
6Fri8:535.310:253.52:561.74:10-0.86:505:34Full Moon6Fri
7Sat9:285.210:523.63:331.54:38-0.76:495:35Full Moon7Sat
8Sun10:044.911:213.84:131.45:06-0.56:485:35Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:444.511:524.04:591.35:34-0.16:475:36Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:303.95:531.36:030.46:465:37Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:294.112:283.27:001.26:340.96:455:38Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:134.31:572.58:281.07:101.56:445:39Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:104.44:272.310:110.68:052.06:435:40Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:214.66:322.511:380.19:502.36:425:41Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun4:374.87:272.912:40-0.56:415:42Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon5:445.18:043.21:29-1.06:405:43Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue6:425.58:363.512:392.02:12-1.36:395:44Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed7:325.79:083.71:331.62:51-1.46:385:45New Moon18Wed
19Thu8:175.79:383.92:201.33:27-1.36:375:45New Moon19Thu
20Fri8:595.610:084.13:031.04:00-1.16:365:46New Moon20Fri
21Sat9:405.210:384.23:460.94:31-0.76:355:47New Moon21Sat
22Sun10:194.711:084.24:280.85:00-0.26:345:48Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon10:584.111:374.25:120.85:260.36:335:49Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue11:413.46:000.95:490.96:325:50Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:084.112:332.86:571.16:081.46:315:51Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:413.92:042.28:141.26:121.96:295:51First Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:253.810:071.16:285:52First Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:353.711:440.76:275:53First Quarter28Sat
29Sun4:063.88:032.912:390.36:265:54First Quarter29Sun
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 9:02 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 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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