33.2667’ N, 119.4970’ W

San Nicolas Island, CA

65°
H -°
L 64°
WNW
12mph
Low tide
5:26 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Nicolas Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in San Nicolas Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 06m at 5:26 am (1.9 ft)
Next high tide : 11:46 am (5.4 ft)
Sunset today : 6:43 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:51 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (80% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410068
Common Questions About Tides

San Nicolas Island, CA Tides - May 1913

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:193.66:594.112:491.412:430.55:106:40Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri7:023.67:164.41:220.91:080.75:096:40Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat7:413.57:354.71:540.51:310.95:086:41Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun8:213.57:574.92:260.11:531.15:076:42New Moon4Sun
5Mon9:013.48:215.12:59-0.32:171.35:066:43New Moon5Mon
6Tue9:443.28:485.23:34-0.52:421.65:056:43New Moon6Tue
7Wed10:313.09:195.34:13-0.63:081.85:046:44New Moon7Wed
8Thu11:252.89:555.24:56-0.73:352.15:036:45Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri12:342.75:46-0.64:072.35:026:46Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat2:052.76:45-0.54:522.55:016:46Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun3:342.97:51-0.36:262.75:006:47First Quarter11Sun
12Mon12:414.44:253.28:58-0.28:422.65:006:48First Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:114.15:013.69:59-0.210:252.24:596:48First Quarter13Tue
14Wed3:423.95:334.110:510.011:371.44:586:49First Quarter14Wed
15Thu5:023.86:044.611:360.24:576:50Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri6:113.76:355.112:340.712:160.44:576:51Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat7:123.77:085.51:240.012:540.74:566:51Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun8:093.67:415.72:10-0.61:301.14:556:52Full Moon18Sun
19Mon9:033.58:155.82:55-1.02:061.44:556:53Full Moon19Mon
20Tue9:563.38:515.73:39-1.22:421.74:546:54Full Moon20Tue
21Wed10:493.29:285.54:24-1.13:182.04:546:54Full Moon21Wed
22Thu11:463.010:065.25:10-0.93:562.24:536:55Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri12:502.95:58-0.64:372.54:536:56Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat2:042.96:50-0.35:302.74:526:56Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun3:173.07:460.06:532.84:526:57Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:323.94:113.28:420.38:502.74:516:58Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:463.54:473.59:350.510:292.44:516:58Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:133.25:143.710:200.711:351.94:506:59Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu4:343.05:374.010:591.04:506:59Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri5:433.05:594.312:221.411:32 AM1.24:507:00Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat6:423.06:234.71:010.812:041.44:497:01Waning Crescent31Sat
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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 80% 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 maximum.

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 Waning Gibbous (80% illuminated). This places San Nicolas Island, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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