Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Nicolas Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in San Nicolas Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 10m at 6:43 pm (1.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:17 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (83% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410068
Common Questions About Tides

San Nicolas Island, CA Tides - Feb 2091

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:555.28:323.412:501.72:17-0.76:525:29Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri7:355.59:043.61:341.52:51-1.06:525:30Full Moon2Fri
3Sat8:165.79:383.82:161.33:26-1.16:515:31Full Moon3Sat
4Sun8:575.710:134.02:591.14:02-1.16:505:32Full Moon4Sun
5Mon9:415.510:514.23:451.04:39-1.06:495:33Full Moon5Mon
6Tue10:275.111:334.34:350.95:18-0.66:495:34Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed11:174.55:300.95:58-0.26:485:35Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:194.312:153.96:350.96:430.46:475:36Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri1:124.41:303.27:541.07:341.06:465:37Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:144.43:142.89:280.88:401.46:455:38Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:244.45:082.710:590.410:041.76:445:39Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon4:354.66:303.012:100.06:435:40Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue5:374.87:243.31:04-0.46:425:41Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed6:305.08:053.512:281.71:48-0.66:415:42Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu7:155.18:383.71:181.52:25-0.76:405:43Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri7:545.19:083.81:591.42:58-0.76:395:43New Moon16Fri
17Sat8:305.19:353.82:361.23:28-0.66:385:44New Moon17Sat
18Sun9:034.910:013.93:101.13:56-0.56:375:45New Moon18Sun
19Mon9:354.710:273.93:431.04:22-0.26:365:46New Moon19Mon
20Tue10:064.410:543.94:171.04:480.16:355:47Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed10:394.011:223.94:531.15:130.46:345:48Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu11:143.611:533.85:321.25:380.86:335:49Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri11:553.16:201.36:041.26:325:50Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat12:303.712:542.67:231.46:321.66:315:50First Quarter24Sat
25Sun1:173.72:492.38:561.47:131.96:295:51First Quarter25Sun
26Mon2:233.75:302.410:391.18:482.26:285:52First Quarter26Mon
27Tue3:423.86:322.711:480.610:382.26:275:53First Quarter27Tue
28Wed4:514.17:053.012:340.26:265:54Waxing Gibbous28Wed
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 9:30 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 83% 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 (83% 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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