Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Nicolas Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in San Nicolas Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 18m at 12:19 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 7:14 am (2.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (31% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410068
Common Questions About Tides

San Nicolas Island, CA Tides - Nov 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:074.98:244.31:580.62:350.67:166:06Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu8:355.39:084.42:300.63:130.17:176:05Full Moon2Thu
3Fri9:065.69:544.33:030.73:54-0.37:186:04Full Moon3Fri
4Sat9:405.810:434.23:380.94:38-0.67:196:03Full Moon4Sat
5Sun9:175.910:373.93:141.24:26-0.76:205:02Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:595.811:393.73:551.55:18-0.76:215:01Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue10:455.64:411.96:17-0.56:225:01Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:533.511:41 AM5.15:382.37:24-0.26:235:00Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu2:193.512:504.77:012.68:370.06:244:59Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:423.72:184.38:502.69:490.26:244:58Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat4:444.13:494.110:282.210:510.36:254:58Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun5:324.45:064.011:391.611:420.46:264:57Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:104.76:094.012:341.16:274:56Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue6:435.07:024.012:250.61:180.66:284:56Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed7:135.27:484.01:020.81:580.36:294:55Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu7:415.38:293.91:341.02:340.06:304:55New Moon16Thu
17Fri8:075.39:093.82:031.33:08-0.26:314:54New Moon17Fri
18Sat8:325.39:473.62:301.53:41-0.26:324:54New Moon18Sat
19Sun8:585.210:273.52:561.84:15-0.26:334:53New Moon19Sun
20Mon9:255.111:113.33:232.04:50-0.16:344:53Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue9:544.93:512.25:300.16:354:52Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:033.210:25 AM4.64:222.56:140.36:354:52Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu1:073.111:01 AM4.35:002.77:050.56:364:52Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri2:263.111:48 AM4.06:032.98:030.76:374:51First Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:393.312:583.67:573.09:040.86:384:51First Quarter25Sat
26Sun4:253.62:363.49:562.79:590.86:394:51First Quarter26Sun
27Mon4:583.94:073.411:072.210:480.96:404:51First Quarter27Mon
28Tue5:274.35:193.511:571.611:310.96:414:50Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed5:564.76:183.612:390.96:424:50Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu6:275.27:113.712:110.91:210.26:434:50Waxing 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 3:46 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 31% 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 Third Quarter (31% 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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