Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Nicolas Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in San Nicolas Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 59m at 11:17 am (1.5 ft)
Next high tide : 6:02 pm (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:49 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (69% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410068
Common Questions About Tides

San Nicolas Island, CA Tides - Apr 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:544.510:035.24:00-0.34:000.16:447:18Full Moon1Sat
2Sun10:404.110:335.34:44-0.64:300.56:437:19Full Moon2Sun
3Mon11:283.611:045.25:28-0.64:581.06:417:20Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:203.26:14-0.55:241.56:407:20Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed1:232.77:05-0.25:471.96:397:21Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:104.53:032.58:060.16:012.36:387:22Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:514.19:260.46:367:23Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:553.77:402.910:570.59:572.86:357:23Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:433.57:343.112:080.46:347:24Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon5:203.57:453.312:102.612:550.36:327:25Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue6:253.77:593.51:032.11:300.36:317:26Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed7:133.88:143.81:401.71:580.36:307:26Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu7:533.98:304.12:131.22:220.36:297:27Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri8:313.98:484.42:450.82:450.46:277:28Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat9:093.99:094.73:170.33:080.66:267:28New Moon15Sat
16Sun9:473.79:325.03:51-0.13:310.86:257:29New Moon16Sun
17Mon10:283.59:585.24:27-0.43:561.16:247:30New Moon17Mon
18Tue11:133.310:295.25:06-0.64:221.46:237:31New Moon18Tue
19Wed12:063.05:51-0.64:491.76:227:31Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu1:112.76:42-0.65:192.06:207:32Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri2:432.67:44-0.45:582.36:197:33Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:394.84:382.78:58-0.37:152.66:187:34First Quarter22Sat
23Sun1:524.45:463.010:15-0.29:412.66:177:34First Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:264.26:243.411:23-0.211:322.26:167:35First Quarter24Mon
25Tue4:594.16:563.912:18-0.26:157:36First Quarter25Tue
26Wed6:154.17:274.412:441.51:02-0.16:147:37Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu7:194.17:564.81:400.81:410.16:137:37Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri8:154.08:265.22:280.22:160.46:127:38Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat9:063.98:565.43:12-0.42:490.76:117:39Full Moon29Sat
30Sun9:553.79:265.53:55-0.73:211.06:107:40Full Moon30Sun
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 2:39 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 69% 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 (69% 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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