33.2667’ N, 119.4970’ W

San Nicolas Island, CA

73°
H 82°
L 70°
NE
14mph
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 6h 08m 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 - Feb 1886

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:324.99:003.41:331.72:47-0.56:535:30Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue8:045.09:253.52:071.63:15-0.56:525:31New Moon2Tue
3Wed8:345.09:513.62:381.53:42-0.56:525:32New Moon3Wed
4Thu9:044.910:173.63:091.44:08-0.46:515:33New Moon4Thu
5Fri9:344.810:443.73:421.44:34-0.36:505:33New Moon5Fri
6Sat10:054.511:133.74:161.45:010.06:495:34Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun10:384.211:443.74:541.45:280.36:485:35Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon11:153.75:371.55:570.66:485:36Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue12:203.812:003.26:321.56:281.06:475:37Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed1:033.81:072.77:471.57:071.46:465:38First Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:573.93:012.49:251.38:051.76:455:39First Quarter11Thu
12Fri3:044.15:092.510:570.89:331.96:445:40First Quarter12Fri
13Sat4:144.46:242.812:020.26:435:41First Quarter13Sat
14Sun5:174.87:113.112:51-0.36:425:42Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon6:135.27:513.512:061.71:35-0.86:415:43Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue7:035.68:283.91:021.32:16-1.26:405:44Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed7:515.89:054.21:521.02:56-1.46:395:44Full Moon17Wed
18Thu8:385.89:434.42:400.73:35-1.36:385:45Full Moon18Thu
19Fri9:245.610:214.53:290.54:13-1.16:375:46Full Moon19Fri
20Sat10:115.211:014.64:180.44:52-0.76:365:47Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun11:004.611:444.55:100.45:31-0.16:355:48Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon11:533.96:070.56:110.56:345:49Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue12:304.412:583.27:130.76:541.16:325:50Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed1:244.22:292.78:360.87:491.66:315:50Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu2:304.04:362.610:130.89:122.06:305:51Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri3:484.06:132.811:350.510:512.16:295:52Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat4:594.17:063.012:330.26:285:53Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun5:564.27:403.212:022.01:160.06:275:54Waning Crescent28Sun
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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