Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Nicolas Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in San Nicolas Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 7h 14m at 7:18 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 1:56 pm (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (80% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410068
Common Questions About Tides

San Nicolas Island, CA Tides - Sep 2057

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:414.411:334.65:330.25:441.16:327:22Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun12:124.56:020.66:351.16:337:21Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon12:214.012:494.66:331.17:371.16:347:20Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue1:223.41:354.67:071.68:571.06:347:18First Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:533.02:364.67:512.010:340.86:357:17First Quarter5Wed
6Thu5:072.83:544.79:052.46:367:16First Quarter6Thu
7Fri6:493.15:164.912:000.410:56 AM2.66:367:14First Quarter7Fri
8Sat7:433.56:265.21:05-0.112:252.46:377:13Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun8:223.87:245.51:56-0.41:282.06:387:11Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon8:564.18:145.72:39-0.72:191.66:387:10Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue9:284.49:005.73:18-0.73:041.26:397:09Full Moon11Tue
12Wed9:594.69:435.63:53-0.63:470.96:407:07Full Moon12Wed
13Thu10:304.710:255.24:27-0.34:290.76:407:06Full Moon13Thu
14Fri11:004.811:064.84:580.15:110.76:417:05Full Moon14Fri
15Sat11:304.811:494.35:280.55:550.76:427:03Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun12:004.75:571.16:410.96:427:02Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon12:363.712:314.56:231.67:351.16:437:01Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue1:373.21:074.36:492.18:461.26:446:59Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:232.81:544.17:122.610:221.26:446:58Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu3:113.911:541.16:456:56Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri7:413.24:483.911:143.06:466:55Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat8:003.46:014.112:540.812:352.86:466:54Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun8:173.66:524.41:350.51:192.56:476:52Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon8:353.87:344.72:080.31:542.16:486:51Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue8:534.08:114.92:370.12:261.76:486:50Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed9:134.38:475.13:030.12:581.36:496:48Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu9:344.59:235.13:290.13:331.06:506:47New Moon27Thu
28Fri9:584.810:024.93:560.24:090.76:506:45New Moon28Fri
29Sat10:255.010:444.64:230.44:500.46:516:44New Moon29Sat
30Sun10:545.111:304.24:510.75:340.36:526:43Waxing Crescent30Sun
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 10:37 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 80% 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 (80% 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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