33.2667’ N, 119.4970’ W

San Nicolas Island, CA

65°
H 66°
L 60°
W
8mph
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 4h 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 - Jun 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:183.65:47-1.25:191.84:497:01Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu1:183.76:39-0.86:311.94:497:02Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri12:134.72:203.97:34-0.47:571.94:487:02First Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:244.03:204.18:310.19:311.74:487:03First Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:493.54:164.49:290.510:561.34:487:04First Quarter5Sun
6Mon4:203.25:044.610:260.94:487:04First Quarter6Mon
7Tue5:433.15:474.912:040.711:18 AM1.24:487:05Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed6:513.16:255.012:580.312:051.44:487:05Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu7:463.17:005.21:43-0.112:461.64:477:06Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri8:323.27:325.22:21-0.31:231.84:477:06Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat9:123.28:035.22:56-0.51:571.94:477:06Full Moon11Sat
12Sun9:473.28:345.23:29-0.52:301.94:477:07Full Moon12Sun
13Mon10:223.39:065.14:02-0.53:042.04:477:07Full Moon13Mon
14Tue10:573.39:385.04:34-0.53:382.14:477:08Full Moon14Tue
15Wed11:343.310:114.75:07-0.34:152.14:477:08Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:133.35:41-0.24:582.24:487:08Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:563.36:160.15:492.34:487:09Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat1:413.56:530.36:572.44:487:09Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun12:123.62:273.67:320.68:242.24:487:09Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:183.23:143.98:160.99:571.94:487:10Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:522.83:594.29:051.211:121.34:487:10Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed4:342.74:444.710:001.54:497:10Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu5:582.85:295.112:090.710:57 AM1.64:497:10Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri7:033.06:145.512:580.011:52 AM1.74:497:10Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat7:563.27:005.91:44-0.612:451.64:497:10Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun8:433.57:466.22:28-1.11:371.64:507:11New Moon26Sun
27Mon9:293.78:346.33:12-1.42:281.54:507:11New Moon27Mon
28Tue10:143.89:226.23:56-1.53:201.54:507:11New Moon28Tue
29Wed11:004.010:115.84:40-1.44:141.54:517:11Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu11:484.111:025.35:25-1.15:131.54:517:11Waxing Crescent30Thu
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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