Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Nicolas Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Nicolas Island, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:57 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 53m at 11:15 pm (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:44 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:20 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (6% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410068
Common Questions About Tides

San Nicolas Island, CA Tides - Sep 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:434.711:474.55:390.15:560.96:327:22Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:154.76:080.76:461.06:337:21Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:343.812:474.66:341.37:431.16:337:20Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat1:333.21:224.46:571.98:581.26:347:18Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun3:142.72:084.27:122.410:411.26:357:17Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:194.06:357:16Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue8:333.14:544.112:171.010:44 AM3.16:367:14Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed8:343.36:084.31:170.712:332.96:377:13Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu8:463.57:004.61:570.41:232.66:377:12Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri9:013.67:414.92:290.21:582.36:387:10Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat9:173.88:175.12:570.02:292.06:397:09Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun9:344.08:505.23:22-0.13:011.66:397:08New Moon12Sun
13Mon9:534.29:245.23:46-0.13:331.36:407:06New Moon13Mon
14Tue10:144.410:005.14:100.04:081.06:417:05New Moon14Tue
15Wed10:374.710:384.74:340.24:470.86:417:03New Moon15Wed
16Thu11:024.911:204.34:580.55:290.66:427:02Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri11:305.05:230.96:180.66:437:01Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat12:093.812:045.05:491.47:160.66:436:59Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun1:133.212:455.06:151.98:330.66:446:58Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon2:572.81:424.86:442.410:100.56:456:57First Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:074.711:410.26:456:55First Quarter21Tue
22Wed7:123.24:464.810:343.06:466:54First Quarter22Wed
23Thu7:423.66:075.012:48-0.112:182.66:476:52Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri8:103.97:085.31:37-0.41:212.16:476:51Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat8:374.38:005.42:19-0.52:101.66:486:50Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun9:054.68:465.42:55-0.52:541.16:496:48Full Moon26Sun
27Mon9:324.99:285.23:27-0.33:350.76:496:47Full Moon27Mon
28Tue9:585.110:104.93:570.04:150.46:506:46Full Moon28Tue
29Wed10:255.210:514.44:250.54:550.36:516:44Full Moon29Wed
30Thu10:505.211:343.94:500.95:360.36:526:43Waning Gibbous30Thu
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 2:36 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 6% 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 (6% 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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