33.2667’ N, 119.4970’ W

San Nicolas Island, CA

63°
H 70°
L 64°
NW
16mph
High tide
2:48 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Nicolas Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Nicolas Island, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:02 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 7h 20m at 2:48 pm (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:43 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (49% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410068
Common Questions About Tides

San Nicolas Island, CA Tides - May 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:143.46:444.212:401.112:270.85:096:40Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat7:013.47:064.51:190.712:560.95:086:41Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun7:433.47:284.71:530.31:211.15:076:41Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon8:213.37:504.82:250.01:461.35:066:42Full Moon4Mon
5Tue8:593.38:155.02:56-0.22:101.55:056:43Full Moon5Tue
6Wed9:363.28:415.03:29-0.42:361.65:046:44Full Moon6Wed
7Thu10:163.19:105.04:03-0.53:021.85:046:44Full Moon7Thu
8Fri11:003.09:414.94:40-0.53:301.95:036:45Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat11:512.810:174.85:21-0.44:022.15:026:46Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun12:512.86:08-0.34:412.35:016:47Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon2:012.87:00-0.15:412.55:006:47Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue3:083.07:570.07:192.54:596:48Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:023.93:583.48:560.29:142.34:596:49Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:323.64:383.89:520.310:431.74:586:50Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri4:043.55:154.310:430.411:491.04:576:50Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat5:233.55:524.811:300.64:576:51Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun6:323.56:295.312:430.212:140.84:566:52Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon7:323.67:085.71:33-0.512:581.04:556:52Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue8:283.67:486.02:20-1.01:411.24:556:53New Moon19Tue
20Wed9:223.68:306.13:07-1.42:241.44:546:54New Moon20Wed
21Thu10:143.59:135.93:54-1.53:091.64:536:55New Moon21Thu
22Fri11:083.49:585.64:42-1.43:551.84:536:55Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat12:053.35:31-1.14:462.04:526:56Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun1:053.36:22-0.75:462.24:526:57Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon2:093.47:14-0.37:012.34:516:57Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue12:334.13:113.58:080.18:332.34:516:58First Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:423.64:043.79:020.510:082.04:516:59First Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:063.14:463.99:530.811:231.64:506:59First Quarter28Thu
29Fri4:322.95:214.210:401.14:507:00First Quarter29Fri
30Sat5:482.85:514.412:181.111:20 AM1.44:497:00Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun6:482.96:194.61:010.711:57 AM1.64:497:01Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 49% 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 First Quarter (49% 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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