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 : 7:03 pm (2.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 45m at 3:15 pm (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (75% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410068
Common Questions About Tides

San Nicolas Island, CA Tides - Aug 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:162.72:494.17:491.810:451.66:117:57Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu4:282.43:494.18:152.26:127:56Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:574.312:211.36:127:55Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat8:232.85:584.51:200.811:20 AM2.66:137:54Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun8:453.06:494.92:010.412:372.56:147:53Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon9:063.27:345.22:350.01:292.36:147:52Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue9:273.48:145.53:06-0.32:132.16:157:51Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed9:513.78:545.73:36-0.52:541.86:167:50New Moon8Wed
9Thu10:173.99:335.74:06-0.73:361.56:167:49New Moon9Thu
10Fri10:454.210:145.64:36-0.64:201.26:177:48New Moon10Fri
11Sat11:164.510:585.25:07-0.55:071.06:187:47Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:504.711:454.75:39-0.15:580.96:197:46Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:274.96:120.36:570.96:197:45Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:394.01:114.96:470.98:070.96:207:44Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed1:483.32:034.97:251.49:350.86:217:43First Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:292.83:104.98:142.011:120.66:217:42First Quarter16Thu
17Fri5:442.84:294.99:352.46:227:41First Quarter17Fri
18Sat7:163.15:465.112:320.211:22 AM2.56:237:40Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun8:073.46:505.31:32-0.212:452.36:237:39Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon8:433.77:435.52:19-0.41:442.06:247:37Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue9:143.98:285.52:59-0.52:321.76:257:36Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed9:424.19:085.53:33-0.53:131.46:257:35Full Moon22Wed
23Thu10:094.39:445.34:03-0.33:501.26:267:34Full Moon23Thu
24Fri10:344.410:195.04:31-0.14:261.16:277:33Full Moon24Fri
25Sat10:584.510:524.64:560.25:021.06:287:31Full Moon25Sat
26Sun11:234.511:274.15:200.65:391.16:287:30Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:484.55:421.06:191.16:297:29Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:043.712:154.46:021.47:051.36:307:28Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:483.212:464.36:201.88:061.46:307:26Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu1:522.71:264.26:332.29:371.56:317:25Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri2:284.111:271.36:327:24Third Quarter31Fri
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 5:09 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 75% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (75% illuminated). This places San Nicolas Island, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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