Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Nicolas Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Nicolas Island, CA.
Next low tide : 8:37 pm (2.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 53m at 4:01 pm (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410068
Common Questions About Tides

San Nicolas Island, CA Tides - Jun 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:264.15:133.710:08-0.110:442.35:498:02Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:513.75:594.011:050.25:498:03Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:163.46:364.212:091.911:56 AM0.55:488:03Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri6:313.27:074.51:101.412:380.85:488:04Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat7:333.27:334.71:580.91:131.15:488:04Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun8:263.17:584.92:370.51:441.45:488:05Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon9:123.18:225.03:110.12:121.65:488:05Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue9:543.18:485.13:43-0.22:401.85:488:06New Moon8Tue
9Wed10:343.19:155.24:15-0.43:082.05:488:06New Moon9Wed
10Thu11:143.19:455.24:48-0.53:372.15:488:07New Moon10Thu
11Fri11:563.010:165.15:23-0.54:082.25:488:07New Moon11Fri
12Sat12:423.06:00-0.54:412.45:488:07Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun1:333.06:40-0.45:192.55:488:08Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon2:293.07:24-0.36:102.65:488:08Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:124.63:243.28:10-0.17:242.75:488:09Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed1:054.24:123.48:580.19:032.65:488:09First Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:143.84:533.89:480.310:432.25:488:09First Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:413.45:304.210:370.65:488:09First Quarter18Fri
19Sat5:143.26:074.712:021.611:27 AM0.85:488:10First Quarter19Sat
20Sun6:383.26:455.21:040.812:151.15:498:10Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon7:503.27:255.71:580.01:031.35:498:10Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue8:533.38:076.02:47-0.71:501.55:498:10Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed9:493.48:516.23:35-1.22:381.75:498:10Full Moon23Wed
24Thu10:433.59:376.34:22-1.53:261.85:508:11Full Moon24Thu
25Fri11:343.510:236.15:10-1.64:161.95:508:11Full Moon25Fri
26Sat12:263.55:57-1.45:082.05:508:11Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun1:193.66:45-1.16:042.15:518:11Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon12:005.32:133.67:33-0.77:082.35:518:11Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue12:524.73:093.78:22-0.28:252.35:518:11Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed1:514.14:033.99:110.29:572.25:528:11Third Quarter30Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9410068)

Common Questions About San Nicolas Island, CA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in San Nicolas Island, CA today?

Slack tide in San Nicolas Island, CA is approximately 6:19 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

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 66% 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 (66% 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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