Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Nicolas Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in San Nicolas Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 09m at 8:49 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 4:01 pm (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410068
Common Questions About Tides

San Nicolas Island, CA Tides - Jan 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:594.45:072.711:261.010:111.77:015:01First Quarter1Wed
2Thu4:514.66:322.812:280.67:015:02Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri5:374.77:312.91:150.27:015:03Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat6:174.98:123.112:032.01:53-0.17:025:03Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun6:535.08:453.212:472.02:25-0.37:025:04Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon7:275.19:133.31:242.02:54-0.47:025:05Full Moon6Mon
7Tue7:595.29:403.31:591.93:23-0.57:025:06Full Moon7Tue
8Wed8:305.210:083.42:321.83:50-0.57:025:07Full Moon8Wed
9Thu9:015.210:363.53:061.84:18-0.57:025:08Full Moon9Thu
10Fri9:335.011:063.53:411.84:46-0.47:025:08Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat10:064.711:383.64:191.85:15-0.27:025:09Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun10:424.35:021.85:440.17:015:10Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:133.711:23 AM3.95:541.86:150.57:015:11Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue12:523.812:153.37:011.86:500.87:015:12Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:394.01:322.88:281.67:331.27:015:13Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:354.23:292.410:061.28:321.67:015:14Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:374.55:242.511:250.69:501.87:005:15Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat4:394.96:392.812:25-0.17:005:16Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun5:365.37:303.11:14-0.77:005:17Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon6:305.78:133.512:141.71:58-1.16:595:18Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue7:196.08:533.81:111.52:40-1.46:595:19New Moon21Tue
22Wed8:076.19:314.02:041.23:20-1.56:595:20New Moon22Wed
23Thu8:536.010:104.22:531.03:59-1.46:585:21New Moon23Thu
24Fri9:395.710:494.33:430.94:38-1.16:585:21Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat10:255.111:304.44:330.95:16-0.66:575:22Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun11:124.55:271.05:53-0.16:575:23Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:124.312:033.76:271.16:300.56:565:24Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:594.31:073.07:391.27:101.16:565:25First Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:514.22:452.59:111.27:571.66:555:26First Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:534.15:062.410:521.09:072.06:545:27First Quarter30Thu
31Fri4:024.16:432.612:070.66:545:28First 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 12:25 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 66% 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 Third Quarter (66% 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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