33.2667’ N, 119.4970’ W

San Nicolas Island, CA

62°
H 66°
L 60°
E
9mph
High tide
7:35 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Nicolas Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, October 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Nicolas Island, CA.
Next low tide : 1:27 pm (1.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 21m at 7:35 am (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 6:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:07 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410068
Common Questions About Tides

San Nicolas Island, CA Tides - Nov 1879

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:215.111:233.13:132.24:550.16:235:13Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun9:505.03:352.45:390.36:245:12Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:272.910:24 AM4.73:562.66:300.56:255:12Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue2:042.911:05 AM4.54:162.87:320.66:265:11Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:034.18:380.76:275:10Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu4:393.31:303.98:143.19:380.76:285:09Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri4:583.63:073.710:092.710:270.76:285:08Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat5:184.04:293.711:152.111:090.76:295:07Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun5:404.45:363.812:051.36:305:07Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon6:075.06:353.912:500.66:315:06Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:375.57:293.912:231.01:34-0.26:325:05Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed7:115.98:233.91:011.12:19-0.86:335:05New Moon12Wed
13Thu7:486.39:163.81:391.33:05-1.26:345:04New Moon13Thu
14Fri8:286.410:103.72:191.63:54-1.36:355:03New Moon14Fri
15Sat9:126.311:093.53:011.84:45-1.36:365:03Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun9:596.13:482.05:40-1.06:375:02Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:143.410:51 AM5.64:422.36:38-0.76:385:02Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue1:263.411:51 AM5.05:512.57:41-0.36:395:01Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed2:393.61:044.47:262.68:440.16:405:01First Quarter19Wed
20Thu3:443.82:323.99:162.49:440.46:405:00First Quarter20Thu
21Fri4:344.14:023.610:472.010:370.86:415:00First Quarter21Fri
22Sat5:154.55:203.411:531.411:221.16:424:59Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun5:484.76:253.412:430.96:434:59Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:174.97:193.312:001.41:240.46:444:59Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:445.18:053.312:331.61:590.16:454:58Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed7:095.28:453.31:021.82:32-0.16:464:58Full Moon26Wed
27Thu7:365.39:233.31:302.03:03-0.36:474:58Full Moon27Thu
28Fri8:035.410:003.21:582.13:35-0.46:484:58Full Moon28Fri
29Sat8:335.310:393.22:272.24:09-0.46:494:58Full Moon29Sat
30Sun9:045.311:213.12:562.34:45-0.36:494:57Full Moon30Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9410068)

Common Questions About San Nicolas Island, CA Tides

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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 79% 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 Waxing Gibbous (79% 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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