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 2h 39m at 12:19 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 7:14 am (2.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:14 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (42% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410068
Common Questions About Tides

San Nicolas Island, CA Tides - Jan 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:016.39:403.71:551.43:23-1.57:015:01Full Moon1Mon
2Tue8:476.310:293.82:431.44:09-1.67:015:02Full Moon2Tue
3Wed9:346.111:183.83:331.54:55-1.47:015:03Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu10:225.74:261.65:42-1.17:025:04Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri12:103.911:13 AM5.25:241.76:30-0.77:025:04Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat1:063.912:104.56:331.97:21-0.17:025:05Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun2:054.01:173.87:561.98:140.47:025:06Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon3:054.12:433.29:311.79:110.97:025:07Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue4:034.34:242.911:011.310:101.37:025:08Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed4:544.55:552.812:100.87:025:09Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu5:384.67:032.91:010.47:025:10Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri6:174.87:533.01:420.07:015:10Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat6:514.98:323.112:401.92:16-0.27:015:11Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun7:235.09:043.21:171.92:48-0.47:015:12Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon7:545.19:333.31:511.93:17-0.57:015:13New Moon15Mon
16Tue8:255.210:033.32:231.83:47-0.67:015:14New Moon16Tue
17Wed8:555.110:333.42:551.84:16-0.67:005:15New Moon17Wed
18Thu9:265.011:043.43:291.84:47-0.57:005:16New Moon18Thu
19Fri9:594.811:383.44:041.85:17-0.37:005:17Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat10:334.54:431.95:49-0.16:595:18Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun12:153.511:11 AM4.15:301.96:230.26:595:19Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon12:563.611:57 AM3.66:312.07:000.66:595:20Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue1:423.71:033.17:521.97:441.06:585:21First Quarter23Tue
24Wed2:353.92:442.79:311.68:401.36:585:22First Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:334.24:432.611:001.09:481.66:575:23First Quarter25Thu
26Fri4:304.66:122.812:060.36:575:24Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat5:255.17:133.112:58-0.46:565:25Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun6:165.58:013.412:031.71:45-0.96:555:26Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon7:065.88:443.712:591.52:28-1.36:555:26Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue7:536.19:253.91:511.33:11-1.66:545:27Full Moon30Tue
31Wed8:406.110:064.02:401.13:52-1.56:545:28Full Moon31Wed
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 42% 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 minimum.

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 (42% illuminated). This places San Nicolas Island, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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