33.2667’ N, 119.4970’ W

San Nicolas Island, CA

70°
H 67°
L 60°
W
12mph
High tide
12:40 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Nicolas Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Nicolas Island, CA.
Next low tide : 8:47 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 14m at 12:40 pm (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:42 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (31% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410068
Common Questions About Tides

San Nicolas Island, CA Tides - Dec 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:395.39:173.41:331.93:03-0.46:434:50New Moon1Wed
2Thu8:085.39:533.32:022.03:34-0.46:444:50New Moon2Thu
3Fri8:375.310:283.32:322.14:07-0.46:454:50New Moon3Fri
4Sat9:075.211:073.23:032.24:41-0.36:464:50New Moon4Sat
5Sun9:395.011:483.23:352.35:16-0.26:464:50Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:124.84:122.45:530.06:474:50Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue12:353.210:48 AM4.54:572.56:330.26:484:50Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed1:253.311:32 AM4.15:572.67:150.56:494:50Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu2:163.512:303.67:232.68:010.76:504:50First Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:043.71:553.29:072.38:501.06:504:51First Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:484.13:392.910:361.89:431.26:514:51First Quarter11Sat
12Sun4:294.55:122.911:391.110:361.46:524:51First Quarter12Sun
13Mon5:105.06:253.112:310.36:524:51Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue5:525.57:243.31:17-0.46:534:51Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed6:365.98:153.412:191.62:02-0.96:544:52Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu7:206.29:043.61:081.62:47-1.36:544:52Full Moon16Thu
17Fri8:066.49:513.71:581.63:32-1.56:554:53Full Moon17Fri
18Sat8:536.410:383.82:471.64:17-1.56:564:53Full Moon18Sat
19Sun9:416.111:273.83:391.65:03-1.36:564:53Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon10:305.64:341.75:49-0.96:574:54Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:183.911:22 AM5.05:361.86:36-0.46:574:54Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed1:124.012:214.36:491.97:250.16:584:55Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:094.11:333.58:161.88:160.76:584:55Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:074.33:053.09:521.69:111.26:594:56Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:024.44:502.811:171.110:091.66:594:56Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun4:524.66:192.812:210.66:594:57Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon5:364.87:232.91:090.27:004:58Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue6:154.98:083.01:48-0.17:004:58Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed6:505.08:433.112:392.12:22-0.37:004:59Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu7:235.19:133.21:162.12:52-0.57:015:00New Moon30Thu
31Fri7:545.29:373.31:502.03:22-0.67:015:00New Moon31Fri
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 31% 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 (31% 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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