Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Nicolas Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in San Nicolas Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 5h 03m at 11:08 pm (1.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:17 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:49 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (49% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410068
Common Questions About Tides

San Nicolas Island, CA Tides - May 2042

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:113.78:304.42:330.92:200.66:097:40Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri8:493.68:484.63:040.52:420.96:087:41Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat9:263.59:074.83:350.13:031.16:077:42Full Moon3Sat
4Sun10:043.49:285.04:06-0.13:241.36:067:42Full Moon4Sun
5Mon10:443.29:525.04:39-0.33:451.66:057:43Full Moon5Mon
6Tue11:273.010:185.05:14-0.44:071.86:047:44Full Moon6Tue
7Wed12:172.85:54-0.44:302.06:037:45Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu1:212.66:40-0.34:532.36:037:45Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri2:522.67:35-0.25:182.56:027:46Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat12:094.68:39-0.16:017:47Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun1:124.35:373.09:48-0.18:512.86:007:48Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon2:394.06:033.410:51-0.110:592.55:597:48Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue4:163.96:303.811:44-0.15:597:49Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed5:403.86:584.312:171.812:290.05:587:50Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu6:503.87:284.91:161.01:090.25:577:51Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri7:533.88:005.42:070.21:480.55:567:51Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat8:513.78:345.72:55-0.52:250.85:567:52Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun9:473.69:106.03:42-1.03:031.15:557:53New Moon18Sun
19Mon10:423.59:486.04:28-1.33:411.55:557:54New Moon19Mon
20Tue11:393.310:285.85:16-1.44:201.85:547:54New Moon20Tue
21Wed12:403.26:05-1.25:022.15:537:55Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu1:493.06:58-0.95:502.45:537:56Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri3:063.07:54-0.66:522.65:527:56Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat12:494.54:233.28:55-0.28:242.75:527:57First Quarter24Sat
25Sun1:534.05:213.49:560.110:162.65:517:58First Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:123.66:013.610:520.411:462.35:517:58First Quarter26Mon
27Tue4:383.36:313.911:400.65:517:59First Quarter27Tue
28Wed5:543.16:564.112:491.812:190.95:508:00First Quarter28Wed
29Thu6:583.17:184.41:351.312:511.15:508:00Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri7:533.07:394.62:130.81:201.45:508:01Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat8:413.08:024.92:480.31:471.65:498:01Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 1:42 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 49% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (49% illuminated). This places San Nicolas Island, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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