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 1h 09m 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 - Jan 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:295.88:173.412:101.72:00-1.17:015:01Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed7:176.19:013.61:061.72:44-1.47:015:02New Moon2Wed
3Thu8:036.19:433.71:571.63:26-1.57:015:03New Moon3Thu
4Fri8:486.010:233.92:461.54:06-1.47:025:04New Moon4Fri
5Sat9:325.711:033.93:341.54:46-1.17:025:04Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:155.311:443.94:221.55:24-0.77:025:05Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon10:584.75:131.66:01-0.27:025:06Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:264.011:43 AM4.06:101.76:370.37:025:07Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed1:114.012:353.37:191.87:130.97:025:08First Quarter9Wed
10Thu1:594.01:492.78:471.77:521.47:025:09First Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:524.03:492.310:291.58:401.87:025:10First Quarter11Fri
12Sat3:484.15:582.411:501.19:472.17:015:10First Quarter12Sat
13Sun4:424.37:112.612:420.67:015:11Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon5:294.57:522.81:210.27:015:12Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue6:114.78:213.01:54-0.17:015:13Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed6:495.08:473.112:432.12:24-0.47:015:14Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu7:255.29:123.31:222.02:53-0.67:005:15Full Moon17Thu
18Fri8:005.49:383.41:591.83:21-0.87:005:16Full Moon18Fri
19Sat8:345.410:053.62:361.63:50-0.87:005:17Full Moon19Sat
20Sun9:105.310:343.73:141.54:20-0.76:595:18Full Moon20Sun
21Mon9:475.111:063.93:551.44:50-0.66:595:19Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue10:274.711:404.14:411.35:21-0.26:585:20Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed11:124.25:341.35:530.26:585:21Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:204.212:073.56:381.36:280.66:585:22Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri1:064.31:222.98:001.27:101.26:575:23Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:034.53:162.49:380.98:071.66:575:24Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:114.65:232.511:080.49:311.96:565:25Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon4:224.96:432.812:16-0.26:555:26Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue5:275.27:323.11:08-0.76:555:27Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed6:245.58:123.412:131.91:52-1.06:545:27Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu7:145.78:473.71:101.62:32-1.26:535:28Waning Crescent31Thu
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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