33.2667’ N, 119.4970’ W

San Nicolas Island, CA

63°
H 65°
L 59°
NW
17mph
High tide
11:51 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Nicolas Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Nicolas Island, CA.
Next low tide : 6:30 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 13m at 11:51 am (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:31 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (86% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410068
Common Questions About Tides

San Nicolas Island, CA Tides - Dec 1977

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:473.311:44 AM4.06:122.77:300.66:434:50Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri2:483.412:473.67:472.78:230.86:444:50Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:403.72:163.39:332.59:191.06:454:50Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun4:214.03:523.110:511.910:121.16:464:50Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon4:574.45:123.211:481.311:011.26:474:50Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue5:334.96:173.312:340.66:474:50Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed6:105.37:133.51:18-0.16:484:50Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu6:495.88:043.712:331.32:02-0.76:494:50Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri7:296.18:533.81:181.32:46-1.16:504:50New Moon9Fri
10Sat8:126.39:433.92:041.33:31-1.46:504:51New Moon10Sat
11Sun8:576.310:333.92:511.44:17-1.46:514:51New Moon11Sun
12Mon9:446.111:263.93:401.55:05-1.26:524:51Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue10:335.64:351.75:54-0.96:534:51Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed12:223.911:27 AM5.05:371.96:46-0.56:534:51Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu1:234.012:294.46:522.07:420.06:544:52First Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:264.11:453.78:242.08:400.56:544:52First Quarter16Fri
17Sat3:284.33:183.310:011.79:400.96:554:53First Quarter17Sat
18Sun4:244.54:523.111:231.210:381.26:564:53First Quarter18Sun
19Mon5:124.76:103.112:240.76:564:53Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue5:534.97:103.11:110.36:574:54Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed6:295.07:573.212:151.61:500.06:574:54Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu7:025.18:363.312:541.82:24-0.26:584:55Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri7:325.29:103.31:291.82:55-0.46:584:55Full Moon23Fri
24Sat8:025.29:423.42:011.93:24-0.46:594:56Full Moon24Sat
25Sun8:325.210:133.42:331.93:54-0.56:594:56Full Moon25Sun
26Mon9:035.210:463.43:061.94:24-0.46:594:57Full Moon26Mon
27Tue9:345.011:213.43:402.04:55-0.37:004:58Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed10:074.811:593.44:172.05:28-0.17:004:58Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu10:424.44:592.16:010.17:004:59Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri12:403.511:22 AM4.05:522.26:380.47:015:00Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat1:263.612:133.57:022.27:250.77:015:00Third Quarter31Sat
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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 86% 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 maximum.

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 Waning Gibbous (86% illuminated). This places San Nicolas Island, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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