Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Nicolas Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Nicolas Island, CA.
Next low tide : 5:15 pm (2.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 35m at 12:46 pm (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (93% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410068
Common Questions About Tides

San Nicolas Island, CA Tides - Jan 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:344.64:442.26:04-0.17:015:01Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat12:403.311:11 AM4.25:302.36:420.37:015:02Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun1:283.411:53 AM3.76:292.47:220.67:015:03Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon2:203.412:483.27:522.48:060.97:015:04First Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:123.62:132.89:372.28:561.27:025:04First Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:593.84:042.611:051.89:501.57:025:05First Quarter6Wed
7Thu4:414.15:362.612:031.27:025:06First Quarter7Thu
8Fri5:204.56:422.812:460.67:025:07Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat5:574.87:313.01:240.17:025:08Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun6:345.28:143.212:201.72:01-0.57:025:09Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon7:135.68:543.41:041.72:38-0.97:015:09Full Moon11Mon
12Tue7:535.89:333.51:481.63:17-1.27:015:10Full Moon12Tue
13Wed8:356.010:143.72:321.53:57-1.37:015:11Full Moon13Wed
14Thu9:195.910:573.83:181.54:38-1.37:015:12Full Moon14Thu
15Fri10:055.711:423.94:071.55:20-1.17:015:13Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat10:545.25:031.56:05-0.77:015:14Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun12:324.011:49 AM4.66:061.66:51-0.37:005:15Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon1:264.112:543.97:241.67:420.37:005:16Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:254.22:193.28:561.48:390.87:005:17Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed3:274.44:042.910:311.09:441.26:595:18Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu4:274.75:432.911:490.510:521.56:595:19Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri5:224.96:573.012:480.06:585:20Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat6:115.17:523.21:36-0.46:585:21Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun6:545.28:343.412:471.72:17-0.76:585:22Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon7:335.39:093.51:311.72:53-0.86:575:23New Moon25Mon
26Tue8:095.39:403.52:101.73:25-0.86:565:24New Moon26Tue
27Wed8:425.210:103.52:451.63:56-0.76:565:24New Moon27Wed
28Thu9:145.110:393.53:191.64:25-0.66:555:25New Moon28Thu
29Fri9:464.811:083.63:531.64:54-0.36:555:26Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat10:174.511:393.64:281.65:22-0.16:545:27Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun10:504.15:071.75:510.36:535:28Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 3:00 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 93% 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 Waning Gibbous (93% 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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