33.2667’ N, 119.4970’ W

San Nicolas Island, CA

73°
H 81°
L 70°
NE
12mph
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 4h 36m 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 - Dec 1885

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:405.06:073.612:270.76:444:50Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed6:185.27:063.61:150.26:454:50Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:545.47:563.612:401.21:58-0.26:454:50Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri7:275.58:413.61:181.42:36-0.46:464:50New Moon4Fri
5Sat7:585.59:223.61:531.53:12-0.56:474:50New Moon5Sat
6Sun8:295.510:013.52:261.73:47-0.56:484:50New Moon6Sun
7Mon8:595.310:403.52:581.94:21-0.56:494:50New Moon7Mon
8Tue9:305.111:213.43:312.04:56-0.36:494:50Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed10:024.94:052.25:33-0.16:504:51Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:063.310:35 AM4.54:442.46:120.26:514:51Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:573.311:12 AM4.15:322.56:550.46:524:51Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat1:543.311:58 AM3.76:392.67:420.76:524:51First Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:523.51:033.38:172.68:330.96:534:51First Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:433.72:373.010:012.39:261.16:544:52First Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:254.04:162.911:151.810:181.36:544:52First Quarter15Tue
16Wed5:024.35:342.912:051.26:554:52Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu5:374.76:353.112:470.66:554:53Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri6:125.27:263.31:270.06:564:53Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat6:505.68:133.512:361.42:06-0.66:574:54Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun7:295.98:583.61:201.42:47-1.06:574:54Full Moon20Sun
21Mon8:106.19:443.72:041.43:29-1.26:584:55Full Moon21Mon
22Tue8:546.110:313.82:501.44:13-1.36:584:55Full Moon22Tue
23Wed9:406.011:213.93:391.54:59-1.26:594:56Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu10:285.64:331.65:46-0.96:594:56Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:143.911:22 AM5.15:341.76:36-0.56:594:57Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat1:124.012:234.46:471.87:29-0.17:004:57Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:134.11:373.78:151.88:270.47:004:58Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:154.33:103.29:511.59:280.97:004:59Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue4:144.64:473.011:141.010:301.27:014:59Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed5:074.86:093.112:190.57:015:00Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu5:535.07:093.21:100.17:015:01Waning Crescent31Thu
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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