33.2667’ N, 119.4970’ W

San Nicolas Island, CA

71°
H 68°
L 61°
NW
12mph
High tide
3:31 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Nicolas Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Nicolas Island, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:06 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 16m at 3:31 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:34 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (45% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410068
Common Questions About Tides

San Nicolas Island, CA Tides - Apr 1962

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:224.87:334.112:331.41:20-0.75:456:18Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon7:145.08:054.61:220.81:59-0.85:446:18Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue8:035.18:394.92:080.22:36-0.75:436:19New Moon3Tue
4Wed8:515.09:145.22:55-0.23:13-0.45:416:20New Moon4Wed
5Thu9:404.79:505.33:41-0.53:490.05:406:20New Moon5Thu
6Fri10:314.210:285.24:30-0.64:260.55:396:21Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat11:263.711:084.95:21-0.55:051.05:376:22Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:323.26:18-0.35:471.65:366:23Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon2:002.97:240.06:412.15:356:23Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue12:494.23:562.98:440.28:102.45:346:24First Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:043.85:263.110:090.310:122.45:326:25First Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:373.66:163.411:200.311:362.15:316:26First Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:573.76:493.612:120.25:306:26First Quarter13Fri
14Sat5:563.87:153.812:291.812:510.25:296:27Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun6:423.97:364.01:071.41:220.25:276:28Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon7:204.07:574.21:391.01:480.35:266:29Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue7:554.08:174.32:090.72:120.45:256:29Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed8:284.08:374.52:390.42:360.55:246:30Full Moon18Wed
19Thu9:023.99:004.63:100.22:590.75:236:31Full Moon19Thu
20Fri9:383.79:244.73:420.03:230.95:216:31Full Moon20Fri
21Sat10:163.59:504.74:17-0.13:471.25:206:32Full Moon21Sat
22Sun11:003.210:194.74:56-0.14:131.55:196:33Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon11:532.910:544.55:400.04:421.85:186:34Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue1:052.76:340.15:182.15:176:34Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed2:442.77:400.16:172.45:166:35Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu12:404.14:182.98:570.28:162.65:156:36Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:093.95:123.310:100.010:142.35:146:37Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:443.95:503.711:10-0.111:301.75:136:37Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun6:034.17:244.212:59-0.26:117:38Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon7:084.37:584.71:271.11:43-0.26:107:39Waning Crescent30Mon
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 45% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 Third Quarter (45% illuminated). This places San Nicolas Island, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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