33.2667’ N, 119.4970’ W

San Nicolas Island, CA

65°
H 66°
L 61°
WNW
21mph
Low tide
6:57 am

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 2h 53m at 6:57 am (2.2 ft)
Next high tide : 2:07 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 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:004.811:084.04:131.24:54-0.36:545:29Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed10:354.311:364.04:541.25:180.16:535:30Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu11:113.75:381.35:410.66:525:31Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:054.011:51 AM3.16:291.46:001.16:515:32Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:373.912:442.57:361.56:151.56:515:32Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:163.92:352.19:141.46:141.96:505:33Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:123.811:071.16:495:34Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:293.912:150.66:485:35Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed4:434.18:002.712:580.26:475:36Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu5:404.58:102.91:32-0.26:465:37Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri6:274.88:263.212:222.22:02-0.66:465:38Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat7:085.28:473.41:071.92:31-0.96:455:39Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun7:475.49:103.71:471.63:00-1.06:445:40New Moon13Sun
14Mon8:265.59:364.02:281.23:30-1.06:435:41New Moon14Mon
15Tue9:075.410:054.33:110.93:59-0.86:425:42New Moon15Tue
16Wed9:495.010:374.53:560.64:30-0.56:415:43Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu10:344.511:124.74:450.55:010.06:405:44Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri11:263.811:524.85:400.45:330.56:395:44Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:313.06:460.46:061.16:385:45Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:394.72:092.48:100.56:471.76:365:46First Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:414.64:482.49:530.37:562.26:355:47First Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:024.56:312.711:24-0.110:052.46:345:48First Quarter22Tue
23Wed4:284.67:153.112:29-0.46:335:49Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu5:394.87:473.41:17-0.76:325:50Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri6:355.08:163.612:431.81:56-0.86:315:50Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat7:225.18:423.81:311.52:29-0.86:305:51Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun8:025.19:064.02:111.12:58-0.76:295:52Full Moon27Sun
28Mon8:384.99:294.12:480.93:24-0.56:275:53Full Moon28Mon
29Tue9:124.79:514.23:230.73:47-0.26:265:54Full Moon29Tue
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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