33.2667’ N, 119.4970’ W

San Nicolas Island, CA

70°
H 67°
L 59°
WNW
5mph
Low tide
12:51 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Nicolas Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, October 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in San Nicolas Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 08m at 12:51 pm (2.4 ft)
Next high tide : 6:10 pm (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 6:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:06 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (70% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410068
Common Questions About Tides

San Nicolas Island, CA Tides - Nov 1880

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:355.68:383.91:291.22:37-0.46:245:13New Moon1Mon
2Tue8:085.99:273.82:011.43:20-0.76:255:12New Moon2Tue
3Wed8:446.110:193.62:361.64:06-0.96:265:11New Moon3Wed
4Thu9:256.011:173.53:141.84:56-0.96:265:10Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri10:105.83:572.15:52-0.76:275:09Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat12:253.311:03 AM5.54:492.36:54-0.46:285:08Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun1:433.312:075.06:022.68:01-0.26:295:08First Quarter7Sun
8Mon3:013.51:284.57:462.69:090.16:305:07First Quarter8Mon
9Tue4:043.93:024.19:382.310:100.36:315:06First Quarter9Tue
10Wed4:534.34:293.911:031.811:030.56:325:05First Quarter10Wed
11Thu5:324.75:423.812:061.16:335:05Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri6:075.06:423.812:560.66:345:04Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat6:395.37:353.712:271.11:390.16:355:04Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun7:095.58:223.61:021.32:18-0.26:365:03Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon7:385.59:043.51:341.62:54-0.46:375:02Full Moon15Mon
16Tue8:065.59:453.42:041.83:28-0.46:375:02Full Moon16Tue
17Wed8:355.510:263.32:322.04:03-0.46:385:01Full Moon17Wed
18Thu9:055.311:093.23:012.24:39-0.36:395:01Full Moon18Thu
19Fri9:365.111:583.13:312.35:17-0.16:405:00Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat10:104.84:032.55:590.16:415:00Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun12:563.110:47 AM4.54:422.76:440.46:425:00Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon2:033.111:30 AM4.25:392.87:340.66:434:59Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue3:073.312:293.87:162.98:260.86:444:59Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed3:533.51:523.49:142.79:171.06:454:59Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu4:263.83:283.210:402.210:041.16:464:58Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri4:544.24:523.111:371.610:471.36:474:58Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat5:234.66:003.212:230.96:474:58Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun5:545.16:583.31:050.26:484:58Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon6:285.57:513.412:091.51:47-0.46:494:57Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue7:055.98:403.512:511.62:29-0.96:504:57New Moon30Tue
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 70% 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 (70% 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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