Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Nicolas Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in San Nicolas Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 7h 12m at 11:24 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:05 pm (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:39 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (47% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410068
Common Questions About Tides

San Nicolas Island, CA Tides - Dec 2054

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:445.411:383.53:431.95:11-0.56:434:50Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed10:205.04:222.25:55-0.26:444:50Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:343.310:58 AM4.65:062.56:420.16:454:50Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri1:383.311:41 AM4.16:032.77:330.46:464:50Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat2:483.412:373.77:292.88:290.76:474:50First Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:493.51:593.39:232.79:250.96:474:50First Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:343.83:353.110:532.310:171.16:484:50First Quarter7Mon
8Tue5:094.04:573.011:501.811:021.26:494:50First Quarter8Tue
9Wed5:384.36:003.112:311.36:504:50Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu6:064.66:513.21:070.86:504:50Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri6:345.07:363.312:181.41:410.36:514:51Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat7:035.38:183.412:531.52:15-0.26:524:51Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun7:355.59:003.51:281.52:51-0.56:534:51Full Moon13Sun
14Mon8:095.79:433.52:041.63:29-0.86:534:51Full Moon14Mon
15Tue8:475.810:283.62:421.74:09-0.96:544:52Full Moon15Tue
16Wed9:275.811:173.53:241.84:53-0.96:544:52Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu10:115.54:101.95:39-0.86:554:53Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri12:113.611:00 AM5.25:062.16:29-0.56:564:53Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat1:103.711:57 AM4.66:152.27:23-0.26:564:53Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun2:133.81:084.17:442.28:210.26:574:54Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:144.12:363.69:221.99:220.56:574:54Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue4:114.54:113.310:501.310:210.86:584:55Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed5:004.85:363.311:580.711:171.16:584:55Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu5:455.26:453.312:530.16:594:56Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri6:275.47:423.412:081.31:40-0.46:594:57Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat7:065.68:313.512:541.42:22-0.76:594:57Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun7:435.79:143.61:361.53:01-0.97:004:58New Moon27Sun
28Mon8:195.69:543.62:151.73:38-0.97:004:58New Moon28Mon
29Tue8:535.510:333.52:531.84:14-0.87:004:59New Moon29Tue
30Wed9:275.311:123.53:291.94:49-0.67:015:00New Moon30Wed
31Thu10:005.011:563.44:062.05:27-0.47:015:01Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 7:44 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 47% 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 First Quarter (47% 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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