33.2667’ N, 119.4970’ W

San Nicolas Island, CA

67°
H 67°
L 62°
WSW
4mph
High tide
12:08 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Nicolas Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Nicolas Island, CA.
Next low tide : 7:33 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 11m at 12:08 pm (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:41 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410068
Common Questions About Tides

San Nicolas Island, CA Tides - May 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:323.46:254.012:071.612:010.65:096:40Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu6:243.46:504.212:491.212:360.75:086:41Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri7:083.57:144.41:240.81:060.85:076:41Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat7:463.57:374.61:560.41:340.95:066:42Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun8:233.58:024.82:270.12:001.15:056:43New Moon5Sun
6Mon8:593.58:284.92:58-0.12:271.25:046:44New Moon6Mon
7Tue9:363.48:565.03:31-0.32:551.35:046:44New Moon7Tue
8Wed10:163.39:265.04:06-0.43:251.55:036:45New Moon8Wed
9Thu11:003.210:004.94:44-0.43:571.75:026:46Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri11:513.110:394.85:26-0.44:342.05:016:47Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat12:523.06:14-0.25:222.25:006:47Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun2:043.07:09-0.16:332.34:596:48Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:244.23:143.38:100.18:132.34:596:49First Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:423.84:123.69:140.29:552.04:586:50First Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:133.64:584.010:150.311:121.44:576:50First Quarter15Wed
16Thu4:383.65:394.511:090.44:566:51Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri5:513.76:185.012:130.711:58 AM0.54:566:52Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat6:533.86:575.41:050.112:430.64:556:52Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun7:483.87:355.71:52-0.51:260.74:556:53Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon8:413.88:155.82:38-0.92:080.94:546:54Full Moon20Mon
21Tue9:313.88:545.83:23-1.22:501.24:536:55Full Moon21Tue
22Wed10:213.79:345.64:08-1.23:321.44:536:55Full Moon22Wed
23Thu11:133.610:165.24:54-1.04:161.74:526:56Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri12:083.45:40-0.85:042.04:526:57Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat1:083.36:29-0.46:012.24:516:57Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun2:133.47:200.07:142.44:516:58Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:413.83:183.58:150.38:502.44:516:59Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:533.34:133.69:120.710:252.14:506:59Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:203.04:563.910:060.911:351.74:507:00Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:442.95:314.110:541.14:497:00Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri5:522.96:014.412:241.311:36 AM1.24:497:01Waning Crescent31Fri
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 22% 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 (22% 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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