33.2667’ N, 119.4970’ W

San Nicolas Island, CA

72°
H -°
L 69°
N
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 11h 27m 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 - Jun 1886

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:543.58:135.52:48-0.52:071.34:497:02New Moon1Tue
2Wed9:393.58:505.73:28-0.82:461.54:487:02New Moon2Wed
3Thu10:273.59:305.74:10-1.03:271.64:487:03New Moon3Thu
4Fri11:193.510:155.54:55-1.04:141.84:487:03Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat12:153.55:43-0.95:082.04:487:04Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun1:173.56:35-0.76:162.14:487:04Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon12:024.72:223.77:32-0.47:422.14:477:05First Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:114.23:244.08:31-0.19:181.94:477:05First Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:353.74:204.39:320.210:451.54:477:06First Quarter9Wed
10Thu4:053.45:094.710:300.511:540.94:477:06First Quarter10Thu
11Fri5:273.45:525.011:230.84:477:07Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat6:363.46:325.312:500.312:121.04:477:07Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun7:343.47:095.41:38-0.212:561.24:477:07Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon8:253.57:455.52:21-0.51:361.44:477:08Full Moon14Mon
15Tue9:113.58:195.53:01-0.72:141.64:477:08Full Moon15Tue
16Wed9:533.58:535.43:38-0.72:501.74:477:08Full Moon16Wed
17Thu10:343.49:265.24:15-0.73:261.94:487:09Full Moon17Thu
18Fri11:153.49:594.94:51-0.54:032.04:487:09Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat11:573.310:344.65:27-0.34:432.24:487:09Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:433.36:05-0.15:282.34:487:10Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon1:333.36:450.26:262.54:487:10Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue2:253.47:270.57:452.54:497:10Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed12:473.43:163.68:120.89:212.34:497:10Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu2:033.04:023.89:011.110:471.94:497:10Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri3:392.84:424.19:521.311:481.44:497:10Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat5:082.85:194.510:421.44:507:11Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun6:172.95:564.912:340.911:30 AM1.54:507:11Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon7:133.16:335.21:150.312:161.64:507:11Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue8:003.37:125.61:54-0.21:001.64:517:11Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed8:453.57:525.92:33-0.71:441.64:517:11New Moon30Wed
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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