Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Nicolas Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Nicolas Island, CA.
Next low tide : 5:56 pm (2.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 33m at 2:22 pm (2.9 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 - Nov 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:215.210:333.53:171.64:300.07:176:05New Moon1Fri
2Sat9:435.311:153.33:371.85:04-0.17:186:05New Moon2Sat
3Sun9:085.311:043.12:572.14:430.06:185:04Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon9:365.23:162.35:290.16:195:03Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue12:092.910:09 AM5.03:332.56:240.26:205:02Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed10:514.87:320.36:215:01Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu11:534.58:450.36:225:00First Quarter7Thu
8Fri5:003.31:264.27:343.29:490.36:235:00First Quarter8Fri
9Sat5:093.63:084.19:572.810:400.26:244:59First Quarter9Sat
10Sun5:294.14:324.111:122.211:240.36:254:58First Quarter10Sun
11Mon5:534.65:404.112:071.46:264:58Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue6:205.16:414.112:020.412:560.56:274:57Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed6:515.67:374.112:390.61:42-0.26:274:56Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu7:236.08:324.01:150.92:28-0.86:284:56Full Moon14Thu
15Fri7:596.39:273.81:521.23:15-1.16:294:55Full Moon15Fri
16Sat8:366.310:243.62:291.64:02-1.26:304:55Full Moon16Sat
17Sun9:166.211:253.43:071.94:53-1.16:314:54Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon9:585.83:482.35:47-0.86:324:54Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue12:373.210:45 AM5.34:352.66:46-0.46:334:53Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed2:003.211:40 AM4.85:372.87:500.06:344:53Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu3:243.412:484.27:173.08:560.36:354:52Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri4:233.62:143.89:182.89:550.56:364:52Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat5:033.93:433.510:492.410:430.76:374:52Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun5:324.14:583.411:491.911:221.06:384:51Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon5:574.45:593.312:341.46:384:51Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue6:184.66:513.31:110.96:394:51Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed6:394.97:373.312:221.51:440.46:404:51Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu7:005.18:193.312:471.72:160.16:414:50Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri7:245.39:003.21:131.92:48-0.26:424:50New Moon29Fri
30Sat7:505.49:423.21:392.03:22-0.46:434:50New Moon30Sat
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 4:09 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 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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