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 59m 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 - Nov 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:443.75:023.911:572.77:176:05Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu7:044.06:104.112:200.512:482.17:186:04Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri7:264.47:064.31:000.41:321.47:196:03Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat7:524.97:584.51:360.32:140.77:196:03Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun7:215.37:474.51:110.41:560.16:205:02Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon7:535.78:384.51:470.52:40-0.56:215:01New Moon6Mon
7Tue8:286.09:304.32:230.83:26-0.86:225:00New Moon7Tue
8Wed9:056.110:254.03:001.14:15-1.06:234:59New Moon8Wed
9Thu9:466.011:273.73:401.55:08-0.96:244:59Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri10:325.74:241.96:06-0.76:254:58Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat12:413.511:24 AM5.35:172.37:12-0.46:264:57Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun2:083.412:284.76:322.78:25-0.16:274:57First Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:363.61:524.38:222.89:370.16:284:56First Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:423.93:264.010:132.510:400.36:294:56First Quarter14Tue
15Wed5:294.24:483.911:302.011:310.46:294:55First Quarter15Wed
16Thu6:054.55:523.912:241.56:304:54Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri6:354.76:453.812:130.61:071.06:314:54Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat7:004.97:293.812:470.81:430.66:324:53Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun7:245.18:093.71:161.12:160.36:334:53Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon7:465.28:473.61:421.32:470.16:344:53Full Moon20Mon
21Tue8:095.29:243.52:071.53:17-0.16:354:52Full Moon21Tue
22Wed8:335.310:023.42:311.73:49-0.16:364:52Full Moon22Wed
23Thu8:595.210:443.32:561.94:23-0.16:374:51Full Moon23Thu
24Fri9:275.111:323.13:222.25:00-0.16:384:51Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat9:574.93:492.45:420.16:394:51Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun12:323.010:32 AM4.74:202.66:300.26:394:51Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon1:503.011:14 AM4.45:042.87:260.46:404:50Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue3:113.212:134.16:303.08:260.56:414:50Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:053.41:373.78:402.99:260.56:424:50Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:393.83:143.610:192.510:190.66:434:50Third Quarter30Thu
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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