33.2667’ N, 119.4970’ W

San Nicolas Island, CA

65°
H 66°
L 60°
WNW
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 6h 07m 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 - Aug 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:413.71:294.56:541.08:271.35:106:57First Quarter1Mon
2Tue2:003.02:284.57:401.610:011.25:116:57First Quarter2Tue
3Wed3:542.73:344.58:412.011:260.95:116:56First Quarter3Wed
4Thu5:502.84:404.510:022.35:126:55First Quarter4Thu
5Fri6:593.05:354.712:270.611:19 AM2.45:136:54Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat7:403.26:214.81:120.312:162.35:136:53Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun8:093.46:595.01:480.112:592.15:146:52Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon8:333.57:345.12:19-0.11:352.05:156:51Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue8:563.78:055.22:46-0.12:081.85:166:50Full Moon9Tue
10Wed9:183.88:365.23:11-0.22:411.65:166:49Full Moon10Wed
11Thu9:424.09:085.03:37-0.13:141.55:176:48Full Moon11Thu
12Fri10:074.19:404.84:020.03:491.45:186:47Full Moon12Fri
13Sat10:344.210:144.54:270.24:281.45:186:46Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun11:034.310:534.14:520.55:111.45:196:45Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon11:364.411:393.65:190.96:031.45:206:44Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue12:154.45:481.27:101.45:206:43Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed12:423.01:064.56:221.68:381.35:216:42Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:262.72:124.67:112.010:140.95:226:41Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri4:412.73:294.88:372.311:290.55:236:40Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat6:023.04:425.110:192.35:236:38Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun6:493.45:455.512:250.011:37 AM2.15:246:37Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon7:273.86:395.81:10-0.412:381.75:256:36Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue8:034.17:295.91:51-0.71:301.35:256:35Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed8:374.58:175.92:30-0.82:190.95:266:34New Moon24Wed
25Thu9:124.89:025.73:07-0.73:070.65:276:32New Moon25Thu
26Fri9:485.09:485.33:43-0.43:540.55:276:31New Moon26Fri
27Sat10:245.010:354.74:180.04:430.55:286:30Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun11:015.011:254.14:520.55:350.65:296:29Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon11:414.85:271.16:340.95:296:27Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue12:233.512:264.66:021.67:451.15:306:26First Quarter30Tue
31Wed1:443.01:224.36:422.19:161.15:316:25First Quarter31Wed
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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