33.2667’ N, 119.4970’ W

San Nicolas Island, CA

64°
H -°
L 62°
NW
22mph
High tide
3:05 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Nicolas Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, September 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Nicolas Island, CA.
Next low tide : 6:57 am (2.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 13m at 3:05 am (2.6 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 - Aug 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:103.12:434.87:561.410:171.06:117:57Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:022.63:474.98:441.911:520.66:117:56Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu6:222.64:585.110:012.36:127:55Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri7:472.96:075.41:050.011:38 AM2.46:137:54Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat8:353.37:085.62:00-0.412:572.36:137:53Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun9:123.58:005.92:46-0.81:572.06:147:52Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon9:453.88:475.93:27-0.92:481.76:157:51New Moon7Mon
8Tue10:174.09:305.84:03-0.93:341.56:167:50New Moon8Tue
9Wed10:474.210:105.64:37-0.84:171.36:167:50New Moon9Wed
10Thu11:174.310:495.25:08-0.54:591.26:177:49New Moon10Thu
11Fri11:474.411:274.65:37-0.15:421.26:187:47Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:164.46:030.46:271.36:187:46Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun12:074.112:464.46:280.97:171.46:197:45Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon12:503.41:184.36:491.48:211.56:207:44Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue1:472.91:574.27:071.99:491.56:207:43First Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:382.42:524.17:122.311:371.36:217:42First Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:104.16:227:41First Quarter17Thu
18Fri5:304.312:541.06:227:40First Quarter18Fri
19Sat8:423.16:294.61:410.612:212.86:237:39Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun8:543.37:154.92:160.21:162.56:247:38Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon9:093.57:555.22:46-0.11:572.26:257:36Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue9:283.78:335.43:14-0.32:351.86:257:35Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed9:494.09:105.53:42-0.43:131.56:267:34Full Moon23Wed
24Thu10:134.39:485.44:09-0.43:531.26:277:33Full Moon24Thu
25Fri10:404.610:295.24:36-0.34:350.96:277:32Full Moon25Fri
26Sat11:094.811:124.75:050.05:210.76:287:30Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun11:425.05:340.46:130.66:297:29Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon12:024.112:195.16:040.97:130.66:297:28Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue1:023.41:035.16:371.58:290.76:307:27Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed2:292.92:005.07:152.010:040.66:317:25Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu4:512.73:184.98:152.511:400.36:317:24Third Quarter31Thu
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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