Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Nicolas Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Nicolas Island, CA.
Next low tide : 1:32 pm (2.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 08m at 9:29 am (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:50 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (91% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410068
Common Questions About Tides

San Nicolas Island, CA Tides - Sep 2049

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:024.65:481.36:541.06:327:22Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:383.412:394.66:141.67:591.16:337:21Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri1:462.91:284.66:442.09:251.16:347:20First Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:422.62:394.57:292.311:000.86:347:18First Quarter4Sat
5Sun5:562.84:084.69:152.66:357:17First Quarter5Sun
6Mon6:573.25:304.912:130.411:16 AM2.56:367:16First Quarter6Mon
7Tue7:343.66:355.21:070.012:352.16:367:14Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed8:074.07:315.51:52-0.31:341.66:377:13Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu8:404.48:225.62:32-0.52:251.16:387:12Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri9:124.89:095.63:09-0.53:120.66:387:10Full Moon10Fri
11Sat9:465.29:565.33:44-0.33:590.26:397:09Full Moon11Sat
12Sun10:205.410:434.94:190.04:450.16:407:07Full Moon12Sun
13Mon10:555.411:314.44:540.45:330.16:407:06Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue11:325.35:280.96:240.26:417:05Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:243.912:115.16:021.47:210.56:427:03Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu1:283.312:554.86:392.08:300.86:427:02Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri3:013.01:504.47:232.49:580.96:437:01Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat5:173.03:094.18:462.811:280.96:436:59Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun6:453.24:424.110:572.86:446:58Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon7:253.55:564.212:340.812:212.66:456:56Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue7:513.76:494.31:190.61:122.26:456:55Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed8:123.97:314.51:530.51:491.96:466:54Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu8:324.18:074.62:210.52:221.56:476:52Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri8:514.38:414.62:450.52:531.16:476:51Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat9:104.69:154.63:080.63:240.86:486:50New Moon25Sat
26Sun9:324.89:494.43:310.73:570.66:496:48New Moon26Sun
27Mon9:555.010:264.23:550.94:320.46:506:47New Moon27Mon
28Tue10:215.111:053.94:191.15:090.36:506:46New Moon28Tue
29Wed10:495.111:513.64:441.45:520.36:516:44Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu11:225.15:111.76:420.46:526:43Waxing Crescent30Thu
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 11:30 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 91% 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 maximum.

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 Waxing Gibbous (91% illuminated). This places San Nicolas Island, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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