Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Nicolas Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in San Nicolas Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 58m at 8:38 am (2.1 ft)
Next high tide : 3:59 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:14 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (42% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410068
Common Questions About Tides

San Nicolas Island, CA Tides - Jan 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:324.36:162.512:170.97:015:01Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri5:114.77:222.71:000.37:015:02Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat5:515.18:102.91:40-0.37:015:03Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun6:335.58:503.112:132.22:19-0.87:015:04Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon7:165.89:283.21:022.12:58-1.27:015:05Full Moon5Mon
6Tue8:006.110:053.31:492.03:38-1.57:025:05Full Moon6Tue
7Wed8:456.210:443.52:371.94:19-1.57:025:06Full Moon7Wed
8Thu9:316.111:253.63:271.85:00-1.47:025:07Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri10:195.74:201.75:42-1.17:015:08Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat12:083.811:10 AM5.15:201.76:23-0.67:015:09Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun12:544.012:064.46:311.77:05-0.17:015:10Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon1:434.21:163.57:551.67:490.67:015:11Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:364.42:512.89:321.28:381.27:015:11Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed3:324.64:542.511:050.79:361.77:015:12Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu4:284.86:412.712:180.17:015:13Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri5:235.07:502.91:14-0.37:005:14Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat6:135.18:363.11:59-0.77:005:15Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun6:585.39:113.212:512.22:38-0.97:005:16Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon7:385.39:403.31:372.23:12-0.96:595:17New Moon19Mon
20Tue8:155.310:063.32:152.03:44-0.96:595:18New Moon20Tue
21Wed8:495.310:323.42:501.94:13-0.86:595:19New Moon21Wed
22Thu9:215.110:583.43:241.84:41-0.66:585:20New Moon22Thu
23Fri9:524.911:243.53:581.85:07-0.36:585:21Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat10:234.511:523.54:351.85:320.06:575:22Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun10:554.15:171.85:550.36:575:23Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon12:213.611:30 AM3.56:061.86:180.76:565:24Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue12:523.712:152.97:091.86:381.26:565:25First Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:293.81:302.38:391.76:571.66:555:26First Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:163.94:352.110:301.37:142.06:545:27First Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:164.111:510.76:545:28First Quarter30Fri
31Sat4:224.47:492.612:430.16:535:29Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 12:18 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 42% 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 Third Quarter (42% 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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