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 3h 21m 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 - Jan 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:184.96:532.912:500.37:015:01Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon5:595.17:563.01:37-0.27:015:02Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue6:365.28:453.112:212.02:16-0.57:015:03Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed7:115.39:233.11:032.22:52-0.67:025:03Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu7:455.39:563.21:412.23:24-0.77:025:04Full Moon5Thu
6Fri8:185.310:263.22:162.23:56-0.77:025:05Full Moon6Fri
7Sat8:515.310:573.22:492.24:27-0.67:025:06Full Moon7Sat
8Sun9:245.111:283.23:232.14:58-0.57:025:07Full Moon8Sun
9Mon9:574.93:582.25:29-0.37:025:08Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:023.210:30 AM4.64:382.25:59-0.17:025:08Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:373.311:05 AM4.25:242.26:300.27:025:09Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu1:143.411:46 AM3.76:242.37:000.67:015:10Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri1:533.512:413.27:442.27:331.07:015:11Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:353.82:092.69:241.98:111.47:015:12Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:204.14:172.410:561.39:021.77:015:13Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon4:094.46:092.512:010.67:015:14Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:594.87:192.712:53-0.17:005:15Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed5:505.38:083.01:38-0.87:005:16Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu6:405.78:493.212:212.12:22-1.37:005:17Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri7:296.19:273.41:171.93:05-1.66:595:18New Moon20Fri
21Sat8:176.310:063.62:091.73:47-1.86:595:19New Moon21Sat
22Sun9:056.210:463.83:001.54:28-1.76:595:20New Moon22Sun
23Mon9:535.911:273.93:521.45:09-1.46:585:20Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:415.44:471.35:49-0.96:585:21Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:094.111:33 AM4.75:471.36:29-0.36:575:22Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:544.212:313.86:571.47:090.46:575:23First Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:434.31:473.08:231.37:521.16:565:24First Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:374.33:432.510:031.18:421.76:565:25First Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:364.46:022.511:350.69:522.16:555:26First Quarter29Sun
30Mon4:374.57:292.712:410.26:545:27Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue5:334.68:163.01:29-0.26:545:28Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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