33.2667’ N, 119.4970’ W

San Nicolas Island, CA

73°
H -°
L 64°
NNW
5mph
High tide
7:28 am

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 : 10:31 am (3.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 7h 51m at 7:28 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 6:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:04 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (42% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410068
Common Questions About Tides

San Nicolas Island, CA Tides - Nov 1882

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:003.41:094.17:352.89:010.66:235:13Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu4:143.62:383.89:292.710:060.86:245:12Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri5:043.94:053.610:562.310:590.96:255:11Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat5:404.15:153.611:541.811:411.06:265:10Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun6:084.46:093.612:361.46:275:10Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:324.66:543.712:151.21:121.06:285:09Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue6:544.87:343.712:441.31:440.66:295:08Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed7:175.08:113.71:101.42:150.26:305:07Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu7:415.28:483.61:361.52:470.06:315:07New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:075.39:263.62:031.73:20-0.26:315:06New Moon10Fri
11Sat8:365.410:063.52:311.83:55-0.36:325:05New Moon11Sat
12Sun9:065.410:513.33:001.94:33-0.36:335:04New Moon12Sun
13Mon9:405.311:433.23:322.15:16-0.26:345:04Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue10:195.14:102.36:04-0.16:355:03Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:443.211:05 AM4.84:592.56:580.16:365:03Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu1:533.312:054.46:132.77:570.36:375:02First Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:003.51:254.07:592.68:590.46:385:02First Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:543.93:013.79:462.29:570.66:395:01First Quarter18Sat
19Sun4:384.44:313.611:051.610:500.76:405:01First Quarter19Sun
20Mon5:194.95:453.712:050.86:415:00Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:585.46:483.812:560.16:425:00Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed6:375.87:443.812:241.01:43-0.56:434:59Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu7:166.18:363.91:071.22:28-0.96:434:59Full Moon23Thu
24Fri7:556.29:253.81:491.43:12-1.16:444:59Full Moon24Fri
25Sat8:356.110:143.72:311.53:56-1.16:454:58Full Moon25Sat
26Sun9:165.911:053.63:141.74:40-0.96:464:58Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon9:575.611:583.53:582.05:26-0.66:474:58Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:405.14:462.26:12-0.36:484:58Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:563.511:26 AM4.65:422.47:010.16:494:58Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu1:593.512:194.06:552.67:530.56:504:57Third Quarter30Thu
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 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 First 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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