33.2667’ N, 119.4970’ W

San Nicolas Island, CA

63°
H 69°
L 64°
NW
17mph
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 10h 42m 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 - Sep 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:044.78:595.43:02-0.43:030.65:326:23Full Moon1Tue
2Wed9:365.19:455.03:34-0.13:500.45:326:22Full Moon2Wed
3Thu10:105.310:354.54:060.24:410.25:336:20Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:485.411:323.94:400.75:370.35:346:19Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat11:325.35:161.26:440.45:346:18Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun12:453.312:255.15:561.88:070.55:356:16Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:342.91:344.96:522.39:430.45:366:15Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue4:443.03:014.88:322.611:070.25:366:14Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed6:013.34:274.810:282.65:376:12Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu6:443.75:355.012:080.011:46 AM2.35:386:11Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri7:184.06:295.112:55-0.112:411.95:386:10Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat7:464.27:135.11:32-0.11:241.55:396:08Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun8:114.47:515.02:030.02:021.25:406:07New Moon13Sun
14Mon8:344.58:264.92:300.22:360.95:406:06New Moon14Mon
15Tue8:564.79:004.62:540.43:090.85:416:04New Moon15Tue
16Wed9:174.89:334.33:160.73:420.75:426:03New Moon16Wed
17Thu9:384.810:074.03:371.04:150.75:426:01Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri10:014.810:453.63:571.34:520.75:436:00Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat10:254.711:293.24:161.75:330.95:445:59Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun10:534.54:342.06:261.05:445:57Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon12:312.811:27 AM4.44:462.37:391.25:455:56Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue12:184.29:161.25:465:55First Quarter22Tue
23Wed1:474.010:380.95:465:53First Quarter23Wed
24Thu6:223.13:314.19:283.011:310.65:475:52First Quarter24Thu
25Fri6:243.44:464.411:032.75:485:50Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat6:393.75:424.712:110.311:57 AM2.15:485:49Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun6:594.26:325.012:450.112:421.55:495:48Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon7:234.67:185.11:170.01:250.95:505:46Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue7:515.18:055.11:490.12:090.35:505:45Full Moon29Tue
30Wed8:225.58:524.92:210.22:54-0.15:515:44Full 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 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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