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 2h 53m 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 - Oct 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:584.69:034.42:560.63:120.96:526:41Full Moon1Sun
2Mon9:164.89:354.33:170.83:420.76:536:40Full Moon2Mon
3Tue9:354.910:084.13:371.04:130.56:546:39Full Moon3Tue
4Wed9:565.010:433.83:571.24:450.46:546:37Full Moon4Wed
5Thu10:195.111:223.54:171.55:200.36:556:36Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri10:445.04:371.86:000.46:566:35Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:073.211:12 AM4.94:562.16:480.56:576:34Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:102.911:47 AM4.85:122.47:500.76:576:32Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon3:032.712:364.65:182.69:120.76:586:31Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:514.410:360.66:596:30Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed6:313.23:344.39:403.111:400.47:006:28Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu6:433.65:054.411:332.67:006:27Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri7:044.06:154.612:290.212:382.07:016:26Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat7:294.57:134.71:090.11:301.27:026:25Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun7:575.08:074.81:460.22:170.57:036:24Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon8:285.58:584.72:210.33:03-0.17:036:22New Moon16Mon
17Tue9:005.99:494.52:560.63:50-0.67:046:21New Moon17Tue
18Wed9:356.110:414.23:310.94:37-0.87:056:20New Moon18Wed
19Thu10:126.111:363.84:061.35:26-0.87:066:19Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri10:515.94:431.76:18-0.67:076:18Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:393.511:34 AM5.55:212.17:17-0.37:076:17Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun1:563.212:235.06:062.58:250.17:086:15Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon3:373.21:264.57:132.99:410.37:096:14First Quarter23Mon
24Tue5:133.42:534.19:173.010:540.57:106:13First Quarter24Tue
25Wed6:083.64:293.911:182.711:530.67:116:12First Quarter25Wed
26Thu6:433.95:463.812:292.37:126:11First Quarter26Thu
27Fri7:094.16:453.812:370.71:171.87:126:10Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat7:314.47:323.91:120.81:551.37:136:09Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun7:514.68:133.81:411.02:270.97:146:08Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon8:114.98:513.82:051.22:580.57:156:07Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue8:315.19:283.72:291.43:290.27:166:06Full Moon31Tue
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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