Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Nicolas Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in San Nicolas Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 45m at 7:03 pm (2.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:49 am (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (75% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410068
Common Questions About Tides

San Nicolas Island, CA Tides - Aug 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:033.86:390.16:302.06:117:57Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue12:084.31:363.97:070.57:282.06:117:56Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed12:543.82:144.17:360.98:441.86:127:55First Quarter3Wed
4Thu1:583.23:004.38:091.310:181.56:137:54First Quarter4Thu
5Fri3:382.73:554.58:511.811:501.06:137:53First Quarter5Fri
6Sat5:542.64:594.99:552.26:147:53First Quarter6Sat
7Sun7:322.86:025.31:010.311:22 AM2.46:157:52Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon8:293.17:015.71:56-0.312:412.36:167:51Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue9:103.47:556.02:43-0.81:442.16:167:50Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed9:483.78:466.33:27-1.22:391.86:177:49Full Moon10Wed
11Thu10:243.99:346.34:09-1.33:301.66:187:48Full Moon11Thu
12Fri11:004.110:206.14:48-1.24:201.36:187:47Full Moon12Fri
13Sat11:374.311:065.65:27-1.05:101.26:197:46Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun12:144.46:04-0.56:021.26:207:44Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon12:524.56:390.06:581.36:207:43Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue12:434.31:334.57:140.78:041.36:217:42Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed1:423.52:174.47:491.39:251.46:227:41Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu3:092.93:104.38:261.911:051.26:237:40Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri5:362.74:144.39:172.46:237:39Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat7:472.95:244.312:340.910:55 AM2.76:247:38Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun8:373.26:254.51:340.612:282.86:257:37Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon9:043.37:144.72:180.31:252.66:257:35Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue9:263.57:555.02:520.12:052.46:267:34Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed9:453.68:305.23:21-0.12:392.26:277:33Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu10:053.79:035.33:48-0.23:101.96:277:32New Moon25Thu
26Fri10:253.89:355.34:13-0.23:421.76:287:30New Moon26Fri
27Sat10:474.010:075.24:38-0.24:151.56:297:29New Moon27Sat
28Sun11:094.110:415.05:020.04:501.46:297:28New Moon28Sun
29Mon11:344.311:174.65:260.25:301.36:307:27Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue12:004.45:500.66:151.26:317:25Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed12:304.56:151.07:101.26:317:24Waxing Crescent31Wed
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 9:56 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 75% 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 Waning Gibbous (75% 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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