Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Nicolas Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Nicolas Island, CA.
Next low tide : 7:23 am (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 49m at 1:10 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:13 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (64% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410068
Common Questions About Tides

San Nicolas Island, CA Tides - Apr 2094

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:274.110:394.54:360.34:380.46:447:18Full Moon1Thu
2Fri11:043.811:044.65:120.25:020.76:437:19Full Moon2Fri
3Sat11:463.511:324.65:510.15:261.16:417:20Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun12:373.16:370.15:511.56:407:20Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon12:064.51:462.77:340.26:201.96:397:21Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:484.43:372.58:470.27:002.26:377:22Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:494.25:522.710:160.28:452.66:367:23Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu3:194.16:493.111:38-0.111:102.56:357:23Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri4:574.27:243.512:40-0.46:347:24Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat6:154.47:553.912:342.01:29-0.66:327:25Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun7:174.78:264.31:331.42:11-0.76:317:26Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon8:104.88:574.72:220.72:49-0.66:307:26Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue9:004.89:285.03:080.23:24-0.46:297:27New Moon13Tue
14Wed9:474.610:005.23:52-0.23:58-0.16:277:28New Moon14Wed
15Thu10:344.310:325.24:36-0.54:310.36:267:29New Moon15Thu
16Fri11:223.911:045.15:20-0.65:030.86:257:29New Moon16Fri
17Sat12:143.56:06-0.55:351.36:247:30Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun1:153.06:55-0.36:071.86:237:31Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon12:134.62:382.77:520.06:422.36:217:32Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue12:544.24:482.79:010.37:372.66:207:32First Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:503.86:313.010:240.410:062.86:197:33First Quarter21Wed
22Thu3:193.57:083.211:400.46:187:34First Quarter22Thu
23Fri4:583.47:323.412:032.512:360.46:177:35First Quarter23Fri
24Sat6:103.57:523.71:012.11:160.36:167:35Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun7:033.78:113.91:401.71:480.36:157:36Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon7:463.88:294.12:131.32:160.46:147:37Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue8:253.98:494.42:440.82:410.46:137:38Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed9:023.99:104.73:160.43:060.66:127:38Full Moon28Wed
29Thu9:403.89:344.93:490.13:310.76:117:39Full Moon29Thu
30Fri10:213.710:005.14:24-0.23:571.06:107:40Full Moon30Fri
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 4:16 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 64% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (64% illuminated). This places San Nicolas Island, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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