33.2667’ N, 119.4970’ W

San Nicolas Island, CA

64°
H 68°
L 60°
NW
21mph
High tide
1:08 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Nicolas Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Nicolas Island, CA.
Next low tide : 8:52 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 31m at 1:08 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:33 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (67% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410068
Common Questions About Tides

San Nicolas Island, CA Tides - Apr 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:174.37:173.612:44-0.36:457:18Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue6:304.47:504.012:461.61:30-0.46:447:18Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed7:294.68:214.51:431.02:10-0.46:427:19Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu8:214.68:534.82:310.42:47-0.26:417:20Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri9:094.59:245.13:16-0.13:210.06:407:21Full Moon5Fri
6Sat9:554.39:555.24:00-0.53:530.36:397:21Full Moon6Sat
7Sun10:414.010:275.24:42-0.64:250.76:377:22Full Moon7Sun
8Mon11:273.610:595.15:24-0.64:551.16:367:23Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue12:153.26:08-0.45:251.56:357:23Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed1:122.96:56-0.25:551.96:337:24Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu12:084.52:272.67:510.26:272.26:327:25Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri12:504.14:232.68:590.47:162.56:317:26Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat1:493.76:072.810:180.69:342.66:307:26Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun3:193.46:453.011:300.611:412.46:287:27Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon4:563.47:093.312:230.66:277:28Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue6:073.57:293.612:452.01:020.56:267:29Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed7:003.67:493.91:271.61:340.56:257:29Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu7:443.78:104.22:031.12:020.66:247:30Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri8:253.78:324.52:370.62:290.66:227:31Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat9:053.88:574.83:100.22:560.86:217:32New Moon20Sat
21Sun9:453.79:255.13:46-0.23:240.96:207:32New Moon21Sun
22Mon10:273.69:555.34:23-0.53:531.16:197:33New Moon22Mon
23Tue11:133.410:305.45:04-0.74:251.36:187:34New Moon23Tue
24Wed12:043.25:49-0.85:001.66:177:35Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu1:053.06:40-0.75:411.96:167:35Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri2:192.97:38-0.56:362.16:157:36Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat12:504.73:443.08:44-0.38:012.36:137:37First Quarter27Sat
28Sun2:014.44:583.39:55-0.29:542.36:127:37First Quarter28Sun
29Mon3:304.05:523.711:020.011:331.86:117:38First Quarter29Mon
30Tue5:003.86:344.112:000.16:107:39First Quarter30Tue
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 67% 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 Third Quarter (67% 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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