Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Nicolas Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in San Nicolas Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 49m at 8:38 am (2.1 ft)
Next high tide : 3:59 pm (4.8 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 - Mar 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:044.38:003.312:142.11:30-0.26:255:54Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat6:494.58:243.41:011.92:04-0.46:245:55Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun7:264.68:463.51:371.72:33-0.46:235:56Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon7:594.79:063.72:081.42:59-0.46:225:57New Moon4Mon
5Tue8:294.89:273.82:371.23:23-0.46:205:57New Moon5Tue
6Wed8:594.79:493.93:071.13:47-0.26:195:58New Moon6Wed
7Thu9:294.510:124.03:380.94:100.06:185:59New Moon7Thu
8Fri10:014.210:374.04:110.84:330.26:176:00Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat10:353.911:034.14:470.84:570.66:156:01Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun12:153.46:290.86:201.07:147:01Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon12:334.11:052.97:200.96:451.47:137:02Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue1:104.12:232.58:290.97:151.87:127:03First Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:024.04:532.310:030.88:072.27:107:04First Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:164.06:552.611:390.410:172.47:097:04First Quarter14Thu
15Fri4:454.27:393.012:48-0.17:087:05First Quarter15Fri
16Sat6:024.68:113.312:042.21:39-0.57:067:06Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun7:045.08:423.71:121.82:22-0.97:057:07Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon7:585.39:144.12:051.33:02-1.17:047:07Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue8:475.49:464.52:530.73:39-1.17:027:08Full Moon19Tue
20Wed9:355.410:204.73:400.34:15-0.97:017:09Full Moon20Wed
21Thu10:215.110:544.94:260.04:51-0.67:007:10Full Moon21Thu
22Fri11:094.711:304.95:14-0.25:26-0.16:587:10Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat11:594.16:03-0.26:000.56:577:11Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun12:074.812:553.56:570.06:361.16:567:12Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon12:474.62:062.97:580.27:131.76:547:13Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue1:334.23:552.69:150.48:032.26:537:13Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:343.96:182.710:480.59:532.56:527:14Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu4:023.77:273.012:110.46:507:15Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri5:323.78:013.312:022.51:100.26:497:16Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat6:383.88:253.51:102.21:530.06:487:16Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun7:274.08:463.61:521.82:260.06:467:17Waning Crescent31Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9410068)

Common Questions About San Nicolas Island, CA Tides

Show All
What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in San Nicolas Island, CA today?

Slack tide in San Nicolas Island, CA is approximately 12:18 pm — 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA