Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Nicolas Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Nicolas Island, CA.
Next low tide : 7:03 pm (2.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 06m at 3:15 pm (3.0 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 - Dec 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:514.34:143.810:571.910:530.46:434:50First Quarter1Thu
2Fri5:294.75:313.612:021.26:444:50Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat6:035.06:363.612:540.66:454:50Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun6:345.37:333.512:171.01:380.16:464:50Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon7:045.58:233.412:521.42:18-0.36:474:50Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue7:325.69:093.41:241.72:55-0.56:474:50Full Moon6Tue
7Wed8:005.69:533.31:551.93:30-0.66:484:50Full Moon7Wed
8Thu8:295.510:363.22:242.14:05-0.66:494:50Full Moon8Thu
9Fri8:595.311:213.12:532.34:41-0.56:504:50Full Moon9Fri
10Sat9:315.13:232.45:20-0.36:504:50Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun12:103.010:05 AM4.93:552.66:01-0.16:514:51Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon1:083.010:41 AM4.64:342.76:450.26:524:51Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue2:133.111:23 AM4.25:292.97:320.46:524:51Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed3:123.212:173.87:022.98:210.66:534:51Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:543.51:323.49:002.89:080.86:544:52Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri4:253.73:073.110:332.39:531.06:544:52Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat4:514.14:383.011:341.710:361.26:554:52Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun5:184.55:533.012:221.06:564:53Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon5:485.06:573.11:040.36:564:53Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue6:215.47:523.21:46-0.46:574:54Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed6:585.88:443.312:411.72:29-1.06:574:54New Moon21Wed
22Thu7:396.19:333.41:241.83:13-1.46:584:55New Moon22Thu
23Fri8:226.310:233.42:091.83:59-1.56:584:55New Moon23Fri
24Sat9:086.311:143.42:571.94:46-1.56:594:56New Moon24Sat
25Sun9:576.03:482.05:36-1.36:594:56Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon12:083.510:49 AM5.64:462.16:26-1.06:594:57Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue1:043.611:47 AM5.05:562.27:18-0.57:004:58Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed2:023.812:544.37:212.28:110.07:004:58First Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:594.02:163.69:001.99:050.57:004:59First Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:524.33:543.110:351.59:591.07:015:00First Quarter30Fri
31Sat4:404.65:312.811:510.910:441.57:015:00First Quarter31Sat
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 5:09 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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