Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Nicolas Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 13, 2026
The tide is currently falling in San Nicolas Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 57m at 4:52 am (-0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 11:02 am (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:46 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:19 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410068
Common Questions About Tides

San Nicolas Island, CA Tides - Jan 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:246.111:263.53:151.95:00-1.47:015:01Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon10:125.84:091.95:43-1.27:015:02Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:123.611:03 AM5.35:091.96:27-0.87:015:03Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed1:003.812:004.66:191.97:12-0.27:025:04Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu1:504.11:083.87:451.87:580.47:025:04First Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:434.32:393.19:231.58:481.07:025:05First Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:364.64:332.710:570.99:431.57:025:06First Quarter7Sat
8Sun4:294.96:192.712:110.37:025:07Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon5:195.17:352.91:07-0.27:025:08Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue6:065.28:283.11:54-0.67:025:09Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed6:505.39:083.212:412.22:34-0.87:025:09Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu7:305.49:413.21:282.23:09-0.97:015:10Full Moon12Thu
13Fri8:085.410:103.32:082.13:42-0.97:015:11Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:435.310:383.32:442.04:13-0.87:015:12Full Moon14Sat
15Sun9:165.211:063.33:192.04:42-0.67:015:13Full Moon15Sun
16Mon9:485.011:343.43:541.95:10-0.47:015:14Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:204.74:321.95:37-0.17:005:15Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:043.410:53 AM4.25:142.06:020.27:005:16Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:343.511:29 AM3.76:042.06:270.67:005:17Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri1:073.612:133.17:092.06:501.06:595:18Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:443.71:212.58:381.87:151.56:595:19Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:293.93:372.110:241.47:451.86:595:20Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:234.16:242.211:440.98:462.26:585:21Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:214.47:312.512:370.26:585:22Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:184.88:042.81:21-0.46:575:23Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:115.38:343.12:01-1.06:575:24Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri7:015.79:043.312:482.12:40-1.46:565:24Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat7:486.09:363.51:401.83:18-1.66:565:25New Moon28Sat
29Sun8:346.210:103.82:291.53:56-1.66:555:26New Moon29Sun
30Mon9:206.010:464.03:191.34:33-1.56:545:27New Moon30Mon
31Tue10:075.611:234.24:101.15:10-1.16:545:28Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 7:57 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 2% 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 New Moon (2% 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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