33.2667’ N, 119.4970’ W

San Nicolas Island, CA

81°
H 83°
L 73°
NE
18mph
High tide
12:24 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Nicolas Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Nicolas Island, CA.
Next low tide : 9:29 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 15m at 12:24 pm (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 6:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:03 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (33% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410068
Common Questions About Tides

San Nicolas Island, CA Tides - Sep 1885

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:592.91:494.57:072.09:381.05:326:22Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:032.93:094.68:332.310:590.65:336:21Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:313.24:254.910:122.35:336:20Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri6:253.55:305.212:000.211:29 AM2.05:346:19Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat7:063.96:265.512:49-0.212:291.65:356:17Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun7:434.37:175.71:31-0.51:211.25:356:16Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon8:184.68:045.72:11-0.62:080.85:366:15New Moon7Mon
8Tue8:534.98:495.62:49-0.52:540.55:376:13New Moon8Tue
9Wed9:285.09:345.33:25-0.33:390.45:376:12New Moon9Wed
10Thu10:045.110:204.84:010.14:250.45:386:11Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri10:415.011:084.24:360.65:140.55:396:09Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat11:194.85:111.16:070.75:396:08Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun12:033.712:004.65:471.67:101.05:406:06Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon1:143.212:514.36:282.18:311.15:416:05First Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:023.02:014.07:302.510:021.15:416:04First Quarter15Tue
16Wed5:043.13:284.09:212.711:161.05:426:02First Quarter16Wed
17Thu6:073.34:434.111:002.65:426:01First Quarter17Thu
18Fri6:423.65:394.312:080.811:58 AM2.35:436:00Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat7:073.86:224.512:460.612:382.05:445:58Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun7:304.06:594.71:180.51:121.75:455:57Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon7:514.27:334.81:450.41:431.45:455:55Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue8:134.48:074.82:110.42:141.15:465:54Full Moon22Tue
23Wed8:374.68:404.72:370.42:470.85:475:53Full Moon23Wed
24Thu9:024.89:164.63:030.53:210.65:475:51Full Moon24Thu
25Fri9:294.99:554.33:300.73:590.55:485:50Full Moon25Fri
26Sat9:595.010:394.03:581.04:410.55:495:49Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun10:335.011:313.64:281.35:300.55:495:47Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon11:144.95:031.76:290.65:505:46Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue12:413.212:054.75:462.17:440.75:515:45Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:213.11:154.56:522.49:110.65:515:43Third Quarter30Wed
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 33% 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 First Quarter (33% 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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