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 7h 16m at 8:05 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:063.211:30 AM5.25:172.47:270.07:166:06Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu2:413.012:114.75:462.88:350.37:176:05Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri1:064.39:540.57:186:04Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat6:203.42:343.99:333.311:060.67:196:03Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun5:433.63:193.710:382.911:000.66:205:03Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon6:033.94:373.711:382.511:400.76:205:02Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue6:214.15:343.812:182.06:215:01Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed6:374.36:203.812:110.712:521.56:225:00Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu6:544.67:023.812:370.91:241.06:235:00Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri7:124.97:423.81:011.01:560.56:244:59Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat7:325.28:233.71:241.22:280.16:254:58New Moon11Sat
12Sun7:545.49:053.61:471.43:02-0.26:264:57New Moon12Sun
13Mon8:205.69:503.42:121.73:40-0.46:274:57New Moon13Mon
14Tue8:495.610:403.22:381.94:21-0.56:284:56New Moon14Tue
15Wed9:225.611:423.03:062.25:08-0.56:294:56Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu10:025.53:372.46:03-0.46:304:55Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri1:003.010:49 AM5.24:162.77:06-0.26:304:54Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat2:363.111:51 AM4.85:212.98:15-0.16:314:54First Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:493.31:154.47:293.09:210.06:324:53First Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:333.72:524.19:372.710:180.16:334:53First Quarter20Mon
21Tue5:074.24:204.011:022.011:070.36:344:53First Quarter21Tue
22Wed5:394.75:343.912:031.26:354:52Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu6:115.26:383.912:540.56:364:52Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri6:425.67:353.812:280.81:41-0.16:374:52Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat7:145.88:293.71:041.12:24-0.66:384:51Full Moon25Sat
26Sun7:476.09:203.61:391.43:07-0.96:394:51Full Moon26Sun
27Mon8:206.010:123.42:141.83:49-0.96:404:51Full Moon27Mon
28Tue8:555.811:053.32:482.04:31-0.86:404:51Full Moon28Tue
29Wed9:305.53:232.35:16-0.66:414:50Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu12:033.110:07 AM5.23:582.56:03-0.36:424:50Waning Gibbous30Thu
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 11:40 am — 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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