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 2h 09m 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 - Sep 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:493.51:074.66:411.48:211.26:327:23Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri2:042.91:564.67:091.99:551.06:337:22First Quarter2Fri
3Sat4:182.63:054.67:472.411:340.66:337:20First Quarter3Sat
4Sun6:532.84:324.89:292.76:347:19First Quarter4Sun
5Mon7:453.25:525.112:470.111:38 AM2.76:357:18Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue8:193.66:575.51:41-0.412:572.46:357:16Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed8:493.97:515.82:25-0.71:541.96:367:15Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu9:194.28:405.93:05-0.92:431.56:377:14Full Moon8Thu
9Fri9:504.59:265.83:42-0.83:291.16:377:12Full Moon9Fri
10Sat10:204.710:095.64:16-0.64:130.86:387:11Full Moon10Sat
11Sun10:514.910:535.14:49-0.34:580.66:397:09Full Moon11Sun
12Mon11:224.911:384.55:200.25:440.66:397:08Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue11:534.95:490.86:330.76:407:07Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed12:273.812:254.86:161.47:280.96:417:05Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu1:283.21:004.56:402.08:391.06:417:04Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri3:112.81:444.36:582.510:151.16:427:03Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:554.011:540.96:427:01Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun8:093.24:374.010:543.16:437:00Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon8:163.45:574.212:580.712:352.96:446:58Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue8:303.66:514.41:410.41:212.66:446:57Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed8:453.87:334.72:140.31:552.26:456:56Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu9:003.98:094.92:420.12:251.96:466:54Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri9:174.18:435.03:060.12:551.56:466:53Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat9:364.49:165.03:300.13:271.26:476:52New Moon24Sat
25Sun9:564.69:514.93:530.24:010.96:486:50New Moon25Sun
26Mon10:184.810:294.64:160.44:370.66:496:49New Moon26Mon
27Tue10:425.011:114.24:400.75:180.56:496:48Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed11:105.15:041.16:040.46:506:46Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu12:003.711:41 AM5.15:291.66:590.46:516:45Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri1:033.212:215.05:552.08:100.56:516:43Waxing Crescent30Fri
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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