Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Nicolas Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in San Nicolas Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 30m at 7:03 pm (2.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:49 am (4.1 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 - Mar 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:105.18:204.01:161.32:10-0.86:255:54Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat7:535.18:484.22:000.92:43-0.76:245:55New Moon2Sat
3Sun8:334.99:154.42:400.63:12-0.56:235:56New Moon3Sun
4Mon9:104.79:414.53:180.43:39-0.26:215:57New Moon4Mon
5Tue9:464.310:074.53:550.44:050.26:205:58New Moon5Tue
6Wed10:223.910:334.44:310.44:290.66:195:58Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu10:593.411:004.35:100.54:511.06:185:59Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri11:412.911:304.15:530.65:111.46:166:00Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:382.56:450.85:271.86:156:01Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun12:063.93:332.29:001.06:272.17:147:02First Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:583.710:461.07:127:02First Quarter11Mon
12Tue3:233.67:592.712:140.77:117:03First Quarter12Tue
13Wed4:593.78:002.91:060.47:107:04First Quarter13Wed
14Thu6:094.08:133.212:242.31:420.17:087:05Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri7:014.38:303.51:151.92:13-0.17:077:05Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat7:454.58:503.81:571.42:41-0.37:067:06Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun8:264.79:144.22:350.93:09-0.37:047:07Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon9:074.89:404.63:150.43:38-0.37:037:08Full Moon18Mon
19Tue9:504.710:104.93:560.04:08-0.17:027:08Full Moon19Tue
20Wed10:344.410:425.14:39-0.34:390.27:007:09Full Moon20Wed
21Thu11:224.011:195.25:26-0.55:120.66:597:10Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri12:163.56:17-0.55:481.06:587:11Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat12:005.11:223.07:17-0.46:281.56:567:11Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun12:504.92:522.78:28-0.27:201.96:557:12Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon1:534.64:482.79:540.08:512.26:547:13Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue3:184.36:173.011:20-0.110:562.26:527:14Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed4:524.27:083.412:28-0.26:517:14Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu6:114.37:453.712:271.91:21-0.36:507:15Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri7:124.48:174.11:281.42:02-0.36:487:16Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat8:024.48:454.32:150.92:37-0.26:477:16Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun8:464.39:104.52:560.53:080.06:467:17Waning Crescent31Sun
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 9:56 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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