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 4h 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 - Jul 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:113.07:175.62:04-0.112:531.85:528:11Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed9:013.38:056.02:49-0.71:491.75:528:11Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu9:473.58:526.23:33-1.12:411.65:538:11Full Moon3Thu
4Fri10:303.89:396.34:16-1.43:331.55:538:11Full Moon4Fri
5Sat11:143.910:276.14:59-1.54:261.45:548:11Full Moon5Sat
6Sun11:584.111:175.75:42-1.35:201.45:548:10Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon12:454.26:25-1.06:191.45:558:10Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue12:085.11:334.37:09-0.57:251.55:558:10Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed1:044.42:254.47:540.18:421.55:568:10Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:103.73:214.58:410.710:111.45:568:10Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri3:363.14:194.69:341.211:431.15:578:09Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat5:232.85:184.710:351.75:578:09Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun7:022.86:124.812:580.711:40 AM2.05:588:09Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon8:123.06:594.91:540.312:422.15:598:08Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue9:003.17:405.12:380.01:332.15:598:08Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed9:353.38:175.23:14-0.22:152.16:008:07Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu10:043.48:515.23:45-0.32:512.06:018:07New Moon17Thu
18Fri10:313.59:235.34:14-0.33:261.96:018:06New Moon18Fri
19Sat10:573.69:545.24:41-0.33:591.86:028:06New Moon19Sat
20Sun11:233.610:265.15:08-0.34:341.86:028:05New Moon20Sun
21Mon11:513.710:584.85:34-0.25:111.86:038:05Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue12:203.86:010.05:511.86:048:04Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed12:513.96:280.36:371.86:048:04Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:104.01:264.06:560.67:351.86:058:03Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:563.52:074.17:261.08:491.86:068:02First Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:003.02:574.38:021.410:221.56:068:02First Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:402.63:584.58:501.811:501.06:078:01First Quarter27Sun
28Mon5:442.65:034.810:032.06:088:00First Quarter28Mon
29Tue7:112.86:055.212:560.411:28 AM2.16:088:00Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed8:053.27:025.61:48-0.212:422.06:097:59Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu8:483.57:546.02:33-0.71:431.86:107:58Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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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