33.2667’ N, 119.4970’ W

San Nicolas Island, CA

70°
H 68°
L 61°
WNW
21mph
Low tide
10:36 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Nicolas Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, September 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in San Nicolas Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 6h 48m at 10:36 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:31 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:33 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (56% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410068
Common Questions About Tides

San Nicolas Island, CA Tides - Feb 1968

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:354.711:513.84:471.45:34-0.36:545:29Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri11:134.15:331.56:020.36:535:30Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat12:233.811:54 AM3.46:261.56:260.86:525:31Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun12:573.812:452.87:331.66:471.36:515:32First Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:363.82:202.29:071.57:011.86:515:32First Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:253.811:011.26:505:33First Quarter6Tue
7Wed3:293.912:160.76:495:34First Quarter7Wed
8Thu4:384.18:182.71:020.36:485:35Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri5:364.38:302.91:38-0.16:475:36Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat6:234.78:453.112:232.42:09-0.56:465:37Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun7:045.09:043.21:062.22:38-0.86:465:38Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon7:425.39:253.41:441.93:07-1.06:455:39Full Moon12Mon
13Tue8:195.59:493.62:221.63:35-1.06:445:40Full Moon13Tue
14Wed8:575.510:153.83:001.34:04-1.06:435:41Full Moon14Wed
15Thu9:365.310:434.03:421.14:33-0.76:425:42Full Moon15Thu
16Fri10:174.811:144.34:280.95:02-0.46:415:43Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat11:034.211:494.45:190.85:310.16:405:44Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun11:573.56:190.86:020.76:395:44Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:304.51:122.77:350.76:341.36:385:45Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue1:204.53:212.39:120.57:131.96:375:46Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed2:294.56:102.410:530.28:432.46:355:47Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu3:524.67:142.812:09-0.36:345:48Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri5:114.87:483.21:04-0.86:335:49Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat6:155.18:183.412:162.21:48-1.06:325:50Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun7:075.38:453.71:121.82:26-1.16:315:50Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon7:515.49:113.81:571.42:59-1.16:305:51New Moon26Mon
27Tue8:315.39:374.02:371.13:29-0.96:295:52New Moon27Tue
28Wed9:075.110:014.13:150.93:57-0.66:275:53New Moon28Wed
29Thu9:424.710:254.23:520.84:21-0.26:265:54New Moon29Thu
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 56% 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 (56% 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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