Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Nicolas Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Nicolas Island, CA.
Next low tide : 5:52 pm (1.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 45m at 12:19 pm (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (90% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410068
Common Questions About Tides

San Nicolas Island, CA Tides - Jun 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:123.28:285.13:10-0.12:191.65:498:03Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed9:523.28:575.13:44-0.32:501.75:498:03Full Moon2Wed
3Thu10:293.29:265.14:17-0.43:211.85:488:04Full Moon3Thu
4Fri11:043.29:555.14:48-0.53:521.95:488:04Full Moon4Fri
5Sat11:413.210:265.05:21-0.44:252.05:488:05Full Moon5Sat
6Sun12:193.25:55-0.45:002.15:488:05Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon1:013.26:30-0.25:392.25:488:06Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue1:463.27:070.06:262.35:488:06Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed12:114.22:353.37:470.27:292.45:488:07Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:573.83:263.58:290.48:532.45:488:07Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:593.44:143.79:160.710:292.15:488:07Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat3:253.15:004.110:080.911:501.65:488:08Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun5:032.95:434.511:021.15:488:08Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon6:282.96:265.012:520.911:56 AM1.35:488:09Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue7:373.17:105.41:430.212:491.45:488:09Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed8:353.37:545.82:30-0.41:401.45:488:09Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu9:273.58:396.13:16-1.02:301.45:488:09New Moon17Thu
18Fri10:163.79:266.24:01-1.33:201.45:488:10New Moon18Fri
19Sat11:043.810:136.24:46-1.54:101.45:498:10New Moon19Sat
20Sun11:523.911:015.95:32-1.45:031.55:498:10Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon12:424.06:18-1.26:001.65:498:10Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue1:354.07:05-0.87:041.75:498:11Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed12:464.82:304.17:53-0.38:181.85:508:11Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu1:474.13:284.28:440.29:451.75:508:11First Quarter24Thu
25Fri3:013.44:264.39:370.711:151.45:508:11First Quarter25Fri
26Sat4:333.05:214.510:331.25:518:11First Quarter26Sat
27Sun6:082.86:104.712:331.011:30 AM1.55:518:11First Quarter27Sun
28Mon7:282.96:524.81:330.612:251.85:518:11Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue8:273.07:304.92:190.31:121.95:528:11Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed9:113.18:055.12:580.01:532.05:528:11Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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 3:05 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 90% 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 maximum.

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 Waning Gibbous (90% illuminated). This places San Nicolas Island, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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