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 : 8:05 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 42m at 12:02 am (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (83% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410068
Common Questions About Tides

San Nicolas Island, CA Tides - Jan 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:373.311:50 AM3.86:282.57:180.67:015:01Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue2:203.412:423.37:512.47:531.07:015:02Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed3:023.62:012.89:332.28:291.37:015:02Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu3:423.93:572.411:031.79:121.77:015:03Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri4:214.25:502.412:041.17:025:04Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat4:594.57:062.612:490.57:025:05Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun5:394.97:572.81:29-0.17:025:06Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon6:205.28:373.02:07-0.77:025:07Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue7:025.69:143.212:452.22:46-1.17:025:07New Moon9Tue
10Wed7:455.99:503.31:322.13:25-1.47:025:08New Moon10Wed
11Thu8:296.110:273.42:191.94:04-1.57:025:09New Moon11Thu
12Fri9:146.111:063.53:071.84:45-1.57:015:10New Moon12Fri
13Sat10:005.811:473.73:581.75:25-1.27:015:11Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun10:495.34:541.76:06-0.87:015:12Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon12:313.911:42 AM4.65:591.66:47-0.37:015:13Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue1:184.112:453.87:171.67:290.47:015:14First Quarter16Tue
17Wed2:094.32:103.08:501.48:161.07:005:15First Quarter17Wed
18Thu3:044.54:092.610:300.99:111.67:005:15First Quarter18Thu
19Fri4:024.76:092.611:520.310:202.07:005:16First Quarter19Fri
20Sat4:594.97:302.812:54-0.27:005:17Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun5:525.18:213.11:43-0.66:595:18Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon6:415.28:593.212:342.22:24-0.86:595:19Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue7:245.39:303.31:242.13:00-0.96:585:20Full Moon23Tue
24Wed8:035.49:583.42:062.03:33-0.96:585:21Full Moon24Wed
25Thu8:385.310:243.42:421.94:03-0.86:575:22Full Moon25Thu
26Fri9:115.210:493.43:171.84:31-0.76:575:23Full Moon26Fri
27Sat9:435.011:153.53:511.74:57-0.46:565:24Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun10:154.611:423.54:271.75:21-0.16:565:25Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon10:474.25:071.75:450.26:555:26Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue12:093.611:21 AM3.75:521.76:060.66:545:27Waning Gibbous30Tue
31Wed12:383.712:023.16:501.86:261.16:545:28Waning Gibbous31Wed
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 4:03 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 83% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (83% illuminated). This places San Nicolas Island, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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