33.2667’ N, 119.4970’ W

San Nicolas Island, CA

67°
H 75°
L 64°
WNW
5mph
Low tide
10:31 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Nicolas Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, October 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in San Nicolas Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 43m at 10:31 am (3.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 1882

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:223.57:594.92:260.01:551.15:166:47Full Moon1Mon
2Tue9:003.58:265.02:59-0.32:221.35:156:48Full Moon2Tue
3Wed9:393.48:555.13:34-0.52:511.45:146:48Full Moon3Wed
4Thu10:223.39:285.24:12-0.63:221.65:136:49Full Moon4Thu
5Fri11:103.110:055.14:53-0.63:561.85:126:50Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat12:053.05:39-0.54:372.05:116:51Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun1:113.06:32-0.45:322.25:106:51Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon2:233.17:30-0.26:532.35:106:52Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue12:464.23:303.48:340.08:402.35:096:53Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed2:113.84:243.79:360.110:191.85:086:54Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu3:433.65:084.210:340.311:321.25:076:54Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri5:053.65:494.711:250.45:066:55Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat6:153.66:275.112:300.512:110.65:066:56Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun7:153.77:055.51:21-0.212:550.85:056:57Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon8:093.77:425.72:07-0.71:361.05:046:57New Moon15Mon
16Tue9:003.78:205.72:52-1.02:161.25:036:58New Moon16Tue
17Wed9:493.68:585.73:35-1.12:561.45:036:59New Moon17Wed
18Thu10:383.59:375.44:18-1.13:361.65:026:59New Moon18Thu
19Fri11:283.310:165.15:02-0.94:181.95:017:00Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat12:223.25:47-0.65:042.15:017:01Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun1:223.26:33-0.25:592.35:007:02Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon2:263.27:230.17:132.55:007:02Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue12:363.73:273.38:150.58:502.44:597:03First Quarter23Tue
24Wed1:463.34:173.59:090.810:242.14:597:04First Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:133.04:553.810:001.011:311.74:587:04First Quarter25Thu
26Fri4:382.95:274.110:461.24:587:05First Quarter26Fri
27Sat5:482.95:564.312:201.211:27 AM1.34:577:06Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun6:443.06:244.61:000.712:041.54:577:06Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon7:323.16:544.91:360.312:391.54:577:07Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue8:143.27:255.22:11-0.21:131.64:567:07Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed8:563.27:585.42:46-0.51:491.74:567:08Full Moon31Wed
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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