33.2667’ N, 119.4970’ W

San Nicolas Island, CA

70°
H 68°
L 62°
WNW
20mph
High tide
2:48 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Nicolas Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Nicolas Island, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:02 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 41m at 2:48 pm (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:43 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (49% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410068
Common Questions About Tides

San Nicolas Island, CA Tides - Sep 2025

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:164.212:460.96:327:22First Quarter1Mon
2Tue8:453.26:224.51:330.512:292.96:337:21Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed8:503.47:104.92:090.21:192.66:337:20Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu9:033.67:525.32:39-0.11:582.26:347:19Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri9:203.98:315.53:07-0.42:361.76:357:17Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat9:414.29:105.53:34-0.43:141.36:357:16Full Moon6Sat
7Sun10:054.59:505.44:02-0.43:550.96:367:15Full Moon7Sun
8Mon10:324.810:335.14:30-0.24:390.66:377:13Full Moon8Mon
9Tue11:025.111:204.54:580.25:270.46:377:12Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed11:355.35:280.76:200.36:387:10Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu12:143.912:125.35:581.37:230.46:397:09Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri1:233.212:585.26:291.88:430.46:397:08Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat3:132.81:585.07:062.410:220.46:407:06Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun6:042.93:244.88:222.811:540.26:417:05Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon7:183.35:004.810:582.96:417:04Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue7:533.66:175.01:00-0.112:322.66:427:02Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed8:223.97:165.21:49-0.31:312.16:437:01Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu8:484.28:045.32:28-0.42:171.76:436:59Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri9:124.48:455.23:01-0.32:561.36:446:58Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat9:354.69:225.03:29-0.13:321.06:456:57New Moon20Sat
21Sun9:564.79:574.73:540.24:070.76:456:55New Moon21Sun
22Mon10:174.810:324.44:160.64:410.66:466:54New Moon22Mon
23Tue10:374.911:074.04:361.05:150.66:476:53New Moon23Tue
24Wed10:584.911:463.54:541.45:520.66:476:51Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu11:194.85:101.86:330.86:486:50Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri12:323.111:42 AM4.65:212.17:251.06:496:49Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat1:422.712:104.45:192.48:401.16:496:47Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun12:514.210:271.16:506:46First Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:213.911:520.96:516:44First Quarter29Mon
30Tue8:253.34:284.010:493.36:516:43First Quarter30Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9410068)

Common Questions About San Nicolas Island, CA Tides

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Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in San Nicolas Island, CA?

San Nicolas Island, CA is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 49% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (49% illuminated). This places San Nicolas Island, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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