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 3h 21m 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 - Nov 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:384.36:204.012:050.612:491.67:166:06Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri7:064.87:204.112:450.71:370.87:176:05Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat7:365.38:144.21:230.72:220.17:186:04Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun7:095.88:074.11:000.92:08-0.66:195:03New Moon4Sun
5Mon7:456.29:004.01:381.12:54-1.06:205:02New Moon5Mon
6Tue8:256.39:533.92:171.33:42-1.26:215:01New Moon6Tue
7Wed9:066.310:503.72:581.64:32-1.26:225:01Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu9:516.111:533.53:421.95:25-1.06:235:00Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri10:415.64:322.26:23-0.66:244:59Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat1:053.411:38 AM5.15:342.57:26-0.26:254:58Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun2:233.512:464.57:002.68:330.16:254:58First Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:353.72:124.08:512.69:360.46:264:57First Quarter12Mon
13Tue4:314.03:433.710:292.210:330.76:274:56First Quarter13Tue
14Wed5:134.35:023.511:391.711:191.06:284:56First Quarter14Wed
15Thu5:474.56:063.512:301.26:294:55Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri6:154.86:593.51:110.76:304:55Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat6:415.07:443.412:301.41:460.46:314:54Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun7:055.18:243.412:591.62:180.16:324:54Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon7:305.39:013.41:261.82:49-0.16:334:53Full Moon19Mon
20Tue7:565.39:383.31:531.93:21-0.36:344:53Full Moon20Tue
21Wed8:255.410:163.32:202.13:54-0.36:354:52Full Moon21Wed
22Thu8:545.310:583.22:482.24:29-0.36:364:52Full Moon22Thu
23Fri9:275.211:453.13:182.35:07-0.26:364:52Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat10:015.03:522.45:49-0.16:374:51Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun12:403.110:41 AM4.84:342.66:340.16:384:51Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon1:403.211:29 AM4.45:362.77:230.36:394:51Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue2:373.412:324.07:102.88:150.56:404:51Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:253.71:583.69:002.59:080.76:414:50Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu4:064.13:353.310:291.910:000.96:424:50Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri4:434.65:023.311:341.110:501.16:434:50Waning Crescent30Fri
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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