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 4h 31m 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 - Feb 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:214.78:473.112:192.42:08-0.46:535:29Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu7:034.99:123.21:072.22:40-0.66:525:30Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri7:395.09:333.31:452.13:09-0.76:525:31Full Moon3Fri
4Sat8:125.19:553.32:181.93:36-0.76:515:32Full Moon4Sat
5Sun8:445.110:163.42:491.74:01-0.66:505:33Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:145.010:393.53:201.64:25-0.56:495:34Full Moon6Mon
7Tue9:454.811:033.63:541.54:49-0.36:485:35Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed10:164.511:283.74:301.55:120.06:475:36Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu10:504.011:553.85:111.55:350.36:475:37Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri11:293.55:591.55:570.86:465:38Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:263.912:212.97:021.46:191.26:455:39Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:044.01:482.38:301.36:421.66:445:39Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:574.14:512.110:170.97:152.16:435:40Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue3:094.36:592.511:410.39:162.46:425:41Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed4:264.67:322.812:39-0.46:415:42Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu5:355.18:013.11:25-0.96:405:43Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri6:335.58:313.412:262.12:07-1.36:395:44Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat7:245.99:013.71:221.62:46-1.66:385:45New Moon18Sat
19Sun8:136.09:344.02:121.23:24-1.66:375:46New Moon19Sun
20Mon8:595.910:074.33:000.94:00-1.46:365:47New Moon20Mon
21Tue9:455.510:414.53:480.64:34-1.06:355:47New Moon21Tue
22Wed10:314.911:174.54:380.55:08-0.46:345:48Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu11:204.111:544.55:320.55:400.36:325:49Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:163.36:310.66:111.06:315:50Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:344.41:342.67:440.76:411.66:305:51First Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:224.24:092.39:210.77:102.26:295:52First Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:264.011:070.56:285:53First Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:513.97:422.912:200.26:275:53First Quarter28Tue
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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