33.2667’ N, 119.4970’ W

San Nicolas Island, CA

72°
H 79°
L 67°
NW
8mph
High tide
6:17 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Nicolas Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, October 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Nicolas Island, CA.
Next low tide : 8:50 am (3.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 09m at 6:17 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 6:39 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:53 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410068
Common Questions About Tides

San Nicolas Island, CA Tides - Sep 1909

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:114.710:035.44:07-0.64:060.85:316:24Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:484.910:534.84:43-0.24:590.75:326:22Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:285.011:524.15:190.46:000.75:336:21Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:135.05:571.07:110.75:336:20Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun1:083.41:064.96:401.78:400.75:346:18Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:003.02:144.77:382.210:170.65:356:17Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue5:143.13:354.79:132.611:370.35:356:16Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed6:333.44:524.810:582.65:366:14Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu7:183.75:554.912:360.012:092.45:376:13Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri7:503.96:445.11:21-0.212:592.15:376:12Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat8:174.07:255.21:58-0.21:381.85:386:10Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun8:414.18:005.22:28-0.22:111.65:396:09New Moon12Sun
13Mon9:024.28:325.12:550.02:421.45:396:08New Moon13Mon
14Tue9:224.39:034.93:180.13:131.25:406:06New Moon14Tue
15Wed9:424.49:344.63:400.43:441.15:416:05New Moon15Wed
16Thu10:034.410:074.34:010.74:181.05:416:03Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:254.510:423.94:211.04:541.15:426:02Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:484.411:243.44:411.45:361.15:436:01Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:144.44:591.86:281.25:435:59Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:213.011:46 AM4.35:132.27:421.35:445:58First Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:122.612:344.25:162.59:241.25:455:57First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:584.110:520.85:455:55First Quarter22Wed
23Thu6:463.13:404.39:233.111:490.45:465:54First Quarter23Thu
24Fri6:493.44:564.611:092.85:475:52Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat7:063.75:555.112:320.012:072.35:475:51Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun7:294.16:455.41:10-0.312:531.75:485:50Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:554.57:325.61:45-0.51:381.15:495:48Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue8:244.88:195.62:20-0.52:230.65:495:47Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:555.29:075.32:54-0.33:090.25:505:46Full Moon29Wed
30Thu9:295.59:564.93:280.03:58-0.15:515:44Full Moon30Thu
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 48% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 Third Quarter (48% illuminated). This places San Nicolas Island, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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