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 11m 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 - Jan 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:283.411:07 AM4.15:312.26:250.47:015:01Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun1:053.511:46 AM3.66:302.26:550.77:015:02Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon1:453.612:393.07:502.27:271.17:015:02First Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:293.82:082.59:321.98:031.57:015:03First Quarter4Tue
5Wed3:164.04:282.311:041.48:521.97:025:04First Quarter5Wed
6Thu4:054.36:202.412:060.87:025:05First Quarter6Thu
7Fri4:534.77:222.712:520.27:025:06Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat5:415.18:032.91:32-0.47:025:07Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun6:285.58:383.112:092.12:11-0.97:025:07Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon7:135.99:133.31:022.02:49-1.37:025:08Full Moon10Mon
11Tue7:596.19:483.61:521.83:28-1.57:025:09Full Moon11Tue
12Wed8:446.210:253.82:411.64:07-1.57:015:10Full Moon12Wed
13Thu9:316.011:044.03:311.44:46-1.47:015:11Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri10:185.611:454.14:241.35:25-1.07:015:12Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat11:094.95:231.36:04-0.57:015:13Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun12:294.312:054.16:311.36:440.27:015:14Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon1:184.41:163.37:521.27:260.87:005:15Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:134.52:572.69:281.08:161.47:005:16Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:144.65:102.511:030.69:241.97:005:16Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu4:194.76:522.712:160.17:005:17Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri5:204.97:492.91:11-0.36:595:18Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat6:135.08:283.112:002.21:54-0.66:595:19Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun6:585.18:573.312:552.12:31-0.76:585:20Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon7:375.29:233.41:382.03:02-0.86:585:21New Moon24Mon
25Tue8:125.29:463.52:141.83:31-0.76:575:22New Moon25Tue
26Wed8:445.210:103.52:481.73:57-0.66:575:23New Moon26Wed
27Thu9:145.010:333.63:201.64:22-0.56:565:24New Moon27Thu
28Fri9:444.710:573.73:541.54:45-0.26:565:25Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat10:144.411:233.84:301.55:080.16:555:26Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun10:463.911:503.85:091.55:300.46:545:27Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon11:223.45:551.55:500.86:545:28Waxing Crescent31Mon
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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