33.2667’ N, 119.4970’ W

San Nicolas Island, CA

73°
H -°
L 69°
N
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 14h 02m at 12:24 pm (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 6:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:02 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (24% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410068
Common Questions About Tides

San Nicolas Island, CA Tides - Sep 1886

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:145.011:334.45:050.25:400.65:326:23Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:004.95:460.86:450.85:326:22Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri12:383.812:534.76:321.48:030.95:336:20First Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:043.31:584.57:291.99:340.95:346:19First Quarter4Sat
5Sun3:593.13:164.48:512.310:590.75:346:18First Quarter5Sun
6Mon5:383.34:334.410:292.45:356:16First Quarter6Mon
7Tue6:373.55:354.612:030.511:44 AM2.35:366:15Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed7:153.76:234.712:510.312:352.15:366:14Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu7:443.97:034.81:280.21:141.85:376:12Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri8:094.07:374.91:590.21:461.65:386:11Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat8:314.28:084.92:260.22:161.45:386:09Full Moon11Sat
12Sun8:524.38:394.92:510.32:461.25:396:08Full Moon12Sun
13Mon9:154.49:104.73:150.43:161.15:406:07Full Moon13Mon
14Tue9:384.59:424.53:390.53:491.05:406:05Full Moon14Tue
15Wed10:034.510:164.24:030.84:241.05:416:04Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu10:314.510:553.84:281.15:031.05:426:03Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri11:014.511:433.44:541.45:501.15:426:01Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat11:374.45:211.86:501.25:436:00Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun12:513.012:264.35:562.18:111.25:445:59Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:462.81:364.36:552.59:441.05:445:57Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue4:453.03:054.38:482.710:580.65:455:56Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed5:443.44:254.610:312.511:540.25:465:54Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu6:233.85:305.011:412.05:465:53Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri6:574.26:265.312:39-0.112:351.55:475:52Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat7:314.67:165.51:20-0.31:231.05:485:50Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun8:055.08:045.51:59-0.42:090.55:485:49New Moon26Sun
27Mon8:395.38:525.42:36-0.32:560.15:495:48New Moon27Mon
28Tue9:155.59:405.03:130.03:42-0.15:505:46New Moon28Tue
29Wed9:525.510:304.63:500.44:31-0.15:505:45Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu10:315.411:264.14:280.95:230.05:515:44Waxing Crescent30Thu
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 24% 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 Waxing Crescent (24% 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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