Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Nicolas Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Nicolas Island, CA.
Next low tide : 8:37 pm (2.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 09m at 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 - Jun 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:183.07:065.01:360.612:421.35:498:02Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon8:153.27:435.42:190.01:261.45:498:02Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue9:073.38:235.83:02-0.62:101.45:498:03Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed9:553.59:056.03:45-1.12:551.55:488:03Full Moon4Wed
5Thu10:443.69:496.14:29-1.43:421.55:488:04Full Moon5Thu
6Fri11:333.610:366.05:15-1.54:311.65:488:04Full Moon6Fri
7Sat12:253.76:02-1.45:251.75:488:05Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:193.76:51-1.16:271.85:488:05Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:205.22:163.87:42-0.87:391.95:488:06Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue1:204.53:164.08:35-0.39:061.85:488:06Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:323.94:144.29:300.210:401.65:488:07Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:593.35:094.510:270.75:488:07Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri5:333.05:594.712:051.111:23 AM1.15:488:08Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat6:573.06:434.91:120.612:171.45:488:08Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun8:053.07:235.12:050.21:051.65:488:08Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon8:593.17:595.22:49-0.11:481.85:488:09Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue9:433.28:325.33:27-0.42:271.95:488:09Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed10:203.29:055.34:01-0.53:021.95:488:09New Moon18Wed
19Thu10:543.39:375.24:33-0.53:372.05:488:10New Moon19Thu
20Fri11:273.310:095.15:04-0.54:112.05:488:10New Moon20Fri
21Sat12:003.35:35-0.44:462.05:498:10New Moon21Sat
22Sun12:353.36:07-0.35:242.15:498:10Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon1:133.46:39-0.16:082.25:498:10Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue1:523.57:110.27:002.35:498:11Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:294.02:353.67:450.48:082.35:508:11Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu1:183.53:203.78:220.89:342.15:508:11First Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:263.14:064.09:041.111:051.75:508:11First Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:022.74:544.39:541.45:518:11First Quarter28Sat
29Sun5:462.65:424.712:191.210:52 AM1.65:518:11First Quarter29Sun
30Mon7:092.86:305.21:160.511:54 AM1.85:528:11Waxing Gibbous30Mon
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 6:19 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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