Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Nicolas Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in San Nicolas Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 44m at 9:08 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:30 am (2.8 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 - Sep 2095

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:424.211:314.35:370.55:451.36:327:22Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri12:074.25:590.96:251.46:337:21Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat12:083.812:334.26:191.37:131.56:347:20Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun12:523.31:034.16:391.78:161.56:347:19Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon1:562.81:434.16:562.19:481.56:357:17First Quarter5Mon
6Tue4:202.62:444.07:032.511:311.26:367:16First Quarter6Tue
7Wed4:124.16:367:14First Quarter7Wed
8Thu7:593.15:334.412:410.811:20 AM2.96:377:13First Quarter8Thu
9Fri8:153.46:334.81:280.312:382.66:387:12Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat8:353.67:245.32:07-0.11:292.26:387:10Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun8:593.98:105.62:42-0.42:141.86:397:09Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon9:264.38:555.83:17-0.62:581.36:407:08Full Moon12Mon
13Tue9:554.69:405.83:51-0.73:420.86:407:06Full Moon13Tue
14Wed10:274.910:265.54:25-0.54:290.56:417:05Full Moon14Wed
15Thu11:015.111:155.04:59-0.15:180.36:417:04Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri11:385.35:340.36:120.36:427:02Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:104.412:185.26:100.97:140.36:437:01Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun1:163.71:055.16:491.68:290.56:436:59Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon2:483.22:034.97:372.210:010.56:446:58Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue5:013.13:214.68:562.711:330.46:456:57Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed6:463.34:514.610:582.86:456:55Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu7:393.76:094.712:450.112:302.66:466:54Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri8:143.97:074.81:380.01:292.26:476:53Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat8:434.17:534.92:19-0.12:111.86:476:51Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun9:074.28:325.02:52-0.12:471.56:486:50Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon9:284.49:064.93:200.13:191.36:496:48New Moon26Mon
27Tue9:484.59:384.83:440.33:491.06:496:47New Moon27Tue
28Wed10:074.610:104.64:060.54:190.96:506:46New Moon28Wed
29Thu10:274.710:424.34:260.84:510.86:516:44New Moon29Thu
30Fri10:474.711:173.94:461.15:240.76:526:43Waxing Crescent30Fri
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 11:49 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 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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