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 2h 10m 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 - Sep 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:085.010:095.54:05-0.54:120.56:327:23Full Moon1Mon
2Tue10:435.110:545.04:41-0.24:580.36:337:22Full Moon2Tue
3Wed11:185.211:424.55:150.25:470.46:337:20Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu11:555.15:500.86:380.56:347:19Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri12:333.912:354.96:241.37:370.86:357:18Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat1:363.31:204.67:001.88:511.06:357:16Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun3:092.92:184.37:452.310:241.16:367:15Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon5:282.93:374.19:052.711:521.06:367:14Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue6:593.15:034.111:072.76:377:12Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed7:393.46:104.312:540.812:272.56:387:11Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu8:063.67:004.51:370.61:172.26:387:10Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri8:283.87:404.72:100.51:541.96:397:08Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat8:474.08:154.82:370.42:271.66:407:07Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun9:074.28:494.83:020.32:591.36:407:06Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon9:284.49:224.83:260.43:311.06:417:04New Moon15Mon
16Tue9:504.69:564.73:490.54:040.86:427:03New Moon16Tue
17Wed10:144.810:324.44:130.64:400.66:427:01New Moon17Wed
18Thu10:414.911:124.14:380.95:190.56:437:00Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri11:115.011:583.75:051.26:040.56:446:59Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat11:455.05:331.56:570.66:446:57Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun12:553.312:284.96:051.98:030.76:456:56Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon2:173.01:244.76:472.39:270.76:466:55First Quarter22Mon
23Tue4:142.92:444.68:032.610:540.56:466:53First Quarter23Tue
24Wed5:503.24:184.610:082.66:476:52First Quarter24Wed
25Thu6:423.65:404.812:030.311:48 AM2.36:486:50Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri7:204.06:455.012:570.012:551.86:486:49Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat7:544.57:405.11:41-0.11:481.26:496:48Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun8:274.98:305.22:20-0.12:360.76:506:46Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon8:595.29:165.02:570.03:200.26:506:45Full Moon29Mon
30Tue9:325.410:014.83:310.34:030.06:516:44Full Moon30Tue
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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