Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Nicolas Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Nicolas Island, CA.
Next low tide : 6:01 pm (2.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 30m at 1:20 pm (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (87% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410068
Common Questions About Tides

San Nicolas Island, CA Tides - Jul 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:134.92:183.77:39-0.47:262.35:528:11Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun1:024.33:133.78:260.18:422.35:538:11Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:003.74:073.89:130.610:142.25:538:11Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:133.24:574.010:021.011:441.95:548:11Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed4:462.95:414.210:521.35:548:10Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu6:192.86:194.412:531.411:41 AM1.65:558:10Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri7:332.86:534.61:431.012:271.85:558:10Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat8:282.97:274.92:230.51:092.05:568:10Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun9:113.17:595.12:570.21:492.05:568:10Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon9:483.28:325.33:30-0.12:262.05:578:09Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:233.39:065.44:02-0.43:022.05:588:09New Moon11Tue
12Wed10:573.49:415.54:35-0.63:392.05:588:09New Moon12Wed
13Thu11:323.410:185.55:09-0.74:172.05:598:08New Moon13Thu
14Fri12:093.55:44-0.74:592.05:598:08Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:483.66:21-0.55:462.06:008:07Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun1:313.76:59-0.36:432.16:018:07Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:254.72:173.97:400.07:532.06:018:07Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue1:224.13:084.18:240.49:191.96:028:06First Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:363.54:024.49:130.810:521.56:028:05First Quarter19Wed
20Thu4:123.14:574.710:091.26:038:05First Quarter20Thu
21Fri5:553.05:515.112:140.911:12 AM1.66:048:04Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat7:213.16:435.51:190.212:171.76:048:04Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun8:253.37:335.82:13-0.41:161.86:058:03Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon9:163.58:206.03:01-0.82:111.86:068:02Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue10:013.79:056.03:44-1.03:001.76:068:02Full Moon25Tue
26Wed10:423.89:485.94:26-1.13:461.76:078:01Full Moon26Wed
27Thu11:213.910:305.75:05-1.04:311.76:088:00Full Moon27Thu
28Fri11:593.911:105.35:43-0.85:161.76:098:00Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat12:373.96:20-0.46:021.86:097:59Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun1:173.96:560.06:521.96:107:58Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon12:324.31:583.97:310.57:512.06:117:57Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 3:40 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 87% 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 (87% 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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