Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Nicolas Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Nicolas Island, CA.
Next low tide : 9:42 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 41m at 2:50 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (38% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410068
Common Questions About Tides

San Nicolas Island, CA Tides - Feb 2041

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:536.210:253.92:501.44:11-1.76:525:30New Moon1Fri
2Sat9:415.911:034.13:401.24:50-1.46:525:31Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun10:285.411:434.24:331.05:29-0.96:515:32Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon11:194.75:301.06:07-0.36:505:33Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue12:264.312:153.96:351.16:450.46:495:34Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed1:124.31:283.07:541.17:261.16:495:34First Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:054.33:212.59:320.98:141.76:485:35First Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:074.35:512.511:110.69:292.26:475:36First Quarter8Fri
9Sat4:154.37:212.812:250.16:465:37First Quarter9Sat
10Sun5:204.58:053.01:17-0.26:455:38Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon6:134.68:353.212:172.31:57-0.46:445:39Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue6:574.88:593.31:072.22:30-0.66:435:40Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed7:354.99:203.41:442.02:58-0.66:425:41Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu8:085.09:403.42:161.83:24-0.66:415:42Full Moon14Thu
15Fri8:395.010:003.52:461.63:48-0.66:405:43Full Moon15Fri
16Sat9:094.910:213.63:171.44:12-0.46:395:44Full Moon16Sat
17Sun9:394.710:443.73:491.34:34-0.26:385:45Full Moon17Sun
18Mon10:104.411:073.84:231.24:560.16:375:45Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue10:434.011:313.95:021.25:170.46:365:46Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed11:213.411:594.05:461.25:370.86:355:47Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu12:102.96:431.25:561.36:345:48Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri12:344.01:312.38:021.16:141.76:335:49Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:244.19:490.96:325:50Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:374.211:220.46:305:51Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon4:044.47:242.812:23-0.26:295:51Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue5:194.87:473.11:10-0.86:285:52Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed6:195.38:143.512:162.11:51-1.26:275:53Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu7:125.68:433.81:121.62:29-1.46:265:54Waning Crescent28Thu
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 6:16 am — 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 38% 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 First Quarter (38% 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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