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 4h 09m 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 - Dec 2027

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:023.210:12 AM5.04:052.56:04-0.16:434:50Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:573.110:50 AM4.64:482.76:490.26:444:50Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri1:573.211:34 AM4.25:472.87:350.56:454:50Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat2:543.312:283.77:182.88:220.76:464:50First Quarter4Sat
5Sun3:403.51:463.39:122.79:091.06:464:50First Quarter5Sun
6Mon4:153.83:232.910:442.29:531.36:474:50First Quarter6Mon
7Tue4:454.14:542.811:431.710:341.56:484:50First Quarter7Tue
8Wed5:134.46:072.912:281.06:494:50Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu5:424.87:063.01:060.46:494:50Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri6:135.27:563.11:44-0.16:504:50Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat6:485.58:423.212:321.92:22-0.66:514:51Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun7:255.89:263.31:122.03:02-1.06:524:51Full Moon12Sun
13Mon8:066.010:103.31:542.03:43-1.26:524:51Full Moon13Mon
14Tue8:496.110:563.42:382.04:27-1.36:534:51Full Moon14Tue
15Wed9:356.011:453.43:262.05:12-1.26:544:52Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu10:235.74:202.15:59-0.96:544:52Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:363.511:17 AM5.25:242.26:47-0.66:554:52Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat1:303.712:184.56:422.27:36-0.16:554:53Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:244.01:333.88:162.08:270.46:564:53Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:184.43:083.29:541.59:200.96:574:54Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue4:084.74:502.911:170.910:151.46:574:54Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed4:555.06:202.912:220.36:584:55Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu5:405.37:303.01:14-0.36:584:55Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri6:225.58:243.112:022.01:59-0.66:584:56Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat7:025.59:073.212:502.12:39-0.96:594:56Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun7:405.69:453.31:332.13:16-0.96:594:57New Moon26Sun
27Mon8:165.510:193.32:122.13:51-0.97:004:58New Moon27Mon
28Tue8:515.410:513.32:482.14:25-0.87:004:58New Moon28Tue
29Wed9:255.211:243.33:242.14:57-0.67:004:59New Moon29Wed
30Thu9:585.011:583.34:012.25:28-0.37:015:00Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri10:314.64:412.25:560.07:015:00Waxing Crescent31Fri
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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