33.2667’ N, 119.4970’ W

San Nicolas Island, CA

69°
H 67°
L 60°
W
11mph
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 1h 41m 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 - Feb 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:184.910:263.83:251.34:17-0.46:535:29New Moon1Tue
2Wed9:524.710:554.04:021.24:44-0.26:535:30Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu10:284.311:264.14:431.25:110.16:525:31Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri11:093.85:301.25:400.56:515:32Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat12:024.211:59 AM3.26:291.26:120.96:505:33Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:464.21:122.77:451.26:511.36:505:34First Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:424.33:122.39:230.97:481.76:495:35First Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:524.45:222.410:560.59:222.06:485:36First Quarter8Tue
9Wed4:084.76:342.812:04-0.16:475:37Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu5:175.07:193.212:56-0.66:465:37Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri6:155.47:563.612:091.71:40-1.06:455:38Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat7:075.68:323.91:071.32:20-1.26:445:39Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun7:555.79:064.21:571.02:57-1.26:435:40Full Moon13Sun
14Mon8:405.69:414.42:450.73:33-1.16:435:41Full Moon14Mon
15Tue9:245.310:154.53:310.54:08-0.86:425:42Full Moon15Tue
16Wed10:074.810:504.54:160.44:41-0.36:415:43Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu10:504.311:264.55:040.55:130.26:395:44Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri11:373.65:540.75:440.76:385:45Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:044.312:313.06:530.96:141.36:375:46Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:474.11:512.58:081.06:451.86:365:46Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:413.94:242.39:471.07:312.26:355:47Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:573.86:332.511:200.89:392.46:345:48Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed4:193.87:102.812:200.56:335:49Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu5:244.07:323.01:000.26:325:50Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri6:124.37:523.212:182.11:320.06:315:51Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat6:514.58:113.412:581.82:00-0.26:305:52Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun7:264.78:323.71:321.52:26-0.36:285:52Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon7:594.88:533.92:051.22:50-0.46:275:53New Moon28Mon
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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