33.2667’ N, 119.4970’ W

San Nicolas Island, CA

79°
H 80°
L 66°
W
10mph
High tide
3:34 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Nicolas Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, October 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Nicolas Island, CA.
Next low tide : 11:54 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 11m at 3:34 pm (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 6:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:05 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (51% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410068
Common Questions About Tides

San Nicolas Island, CA Tides - Feb 1882

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:575.19:213.62:031.63:08-0.67:005:37Full Moon1Wed
2Thu8:295.09:443.72:361.43:34-0.56:595:38Full Moon2Thu
3Fri8:594.910:083.83:081.33:58-0.46:595:39Full Moon3Fri
4Sat9:304.710:323.83:411.34:22-0.26:585:40Full Moon4Sat
5Sun10:004.410:573.94:151.24:450.16:575:40Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon10:324.011:243.94:521.25:080.46:565:41Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue11:083.611:553.95:341.35:310.76:565:42Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed11:493.16:251.45:541.16:555:43Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:313.912:492.57:341.46:201.56:545:44Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:193.92:442.29:121.36:551.86:535:45Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:254.05:272.210:500.98:182.16:525:46Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:444.26:342.611:550.310:202.26:515:47Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:544.67:092.912:43-0.26:505:48Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue5:535.07:403.31:23-0.76:495:49Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed6:455.48:123.712:401.62:01-1.06:485:50Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu7:335.78:454.11:321.12:38-1.26:475:51New Moon16Thu
17Fri8:205.79:194.42:210.73:15-1.26:465:51New Moon17Fri
18Sat9:065.69:554.73:090.43:51-1.06:455:52New Moon18Sat
19Sun9:535.210:334.93:580.24:27-0.66:445:53Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon10:434.611:144.94:500.15:04-0.16:435:54Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue11:363.911:584.85:460.25:420.56:425:55Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:413.26:510.46:231.16:415:56Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:494.62:132.68:110.57:141.76:395:57First Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:524.34:262.59:480.58:342.16:385:57First Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:124.26:082.811:180.310:242.26:375:58First Quarter25Sat
26Sun4:344.27:003.112:220.16:365:59First Quarter26Sun
27Mon5:404.37:343.31:08-0.16:356:00Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue6:304.58:003.512:411.81:43-0.26:346:01Waxing Gibbous28Tue
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 51% 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 First Quarter (51% 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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