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 3h 10m 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 - May 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:163.88:374.42:350.92:300.56:097:40Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu8:533.88:594.63:060.52:550.66:087:41Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri9:313.89:224.93:380.23:210.86:077:41New Moon3Fri
4Sat10:103.79:485.04:11-0.23:471.06:067:42New Moon4Sat
5Sun10:513.510:175.14:47-0.44:141.26:057:43New Moon5Sun
6Mon11:383.310:495.15:27-0.54:441.56:057:44New Moon6Mon
7Tue12:323.16:12-0.55:171.86:047:44Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed1:402.97:03-0.55:572.16:037:45Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:114.83:072.98:04-0.36:552.46:027:46Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri1:084.54:363.19:14-0.28:372.66:017:47First Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:254.25:393.410:26-0.210:362.46:007:47First Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:584.06:233.811:30-0.16:007:48First Quarter12Sun
13Mon5:253.96:594.312:031.912:24-0.15:597:49Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue6:384.07:344.71:071.21:100.05:587:50Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed7:394.08:075.11:590.51:510.25:577:50Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu8:354.08:405.42:46-0.12:300.45:577:51Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri9:263.99:135.53:30-0.53:060.75:567:52Full Moon17Fri
18Sat10:163.79:465.64:13-0.83:411.15:557:52Full Moon18Sat
19Sun11:053.610:195.54:56-0.94:151.45:557:53Full Moon19Sun
20Mon11:563.410:535.25:39-0.94:501.85:547:54Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:523.26:23-0.75:262.15:547:55Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed1:553.07:10-0.46:062.45:537:55Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu12:074.53:123.08:02-0.17:002.65:537:56Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri12:524.14:333.19:000.28:312.85:527:57Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:523.65:333.310:010.410:332.75:527:57Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:163.36:103.510:590.65:517:58Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon4:473.26:393.812:012.311:48 AM0.75:517:59Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue6:023.17:034.112:561.912:290.85:507:59Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed7:013.27:264.41:371.41:040.95:508:00Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu7:523.37:514.72:130.81:361.15:508:00Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri8:383.38:175.02:470.32:071.25:498:01Waning Crescent31Fri
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 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.

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