Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Nicolas Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Nicolas Island, CA.
Next low tide : 8:09 pm (2.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 36m at 2:33 pm (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410068
Common Questions About Tides

San Nicolas Island, CA Tides - Jun 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:313.26:45-1.15:442.35:498:02Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed2:393.27:38-0.76:462.55:498:03Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:394.73:473.38:34-0.38:082.65:488:03Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri1:384.14:463.59:300.09:492.65:488:04First Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:503.65:323.710:240.411:232.25:488:05First Quarter5Sat
6Sun4:133.36:073.911:120.75:488:05First Quarter6Sun
7Mon5:363.06:364.212:341.811:54 AM1.05:488:06First Quarter7Mon
8Tue6:482.97:014.41:251.312:301.35:488:06Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed7:482.97:254.72:070.81:011.55:488:06Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu8:402.97:514.92:430.31:321.85:488:07Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri9:263.08:185.13:17-0.12:021.95:488:07Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat10:093.08:475.33:50-0.42:332.05:488:08Full Moon12Sat
13Sun10:503.09:195.44:25-0.63:062.15:488:08Full Moon13Sun
14Mon11:323.09:545.45:02-0.73:402.25:488:08Full Moon14Mon
15Tue12:173.05:41-0.84:172.35:488:09Full Moon15Tue
16Wed1:043.06:22-0.75:002.45:488:09Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu1:543.17:06-0.65:532.55:488:09Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri2:463.37:51-0.57:032.55:488:10Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:524.63:353.58:38-0.28:342.55:498:10Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:584.04:213.99:260.110:132.15:498:10Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:213.55:034.310:150.511:421.55:498:10Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue4:573.25:454.811:050.95:498:10Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed6:303.06:275.312:520.711:55 AM1.25:508:11Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu7:493.07:105.71:500.012:461.55:508:11Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri8:553.27:535.92:41-0.61:361.85:508:11Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat9:513.38:376.13:29-1.12:251.95:508:11New Moon26Sat
27Sun10:423.49:216.14:14-1.33:132.05:518:11New Moon27Sun
28Mon11:293.410:055.94:59-1.34:012.05:518:11New Moon28Mon
29Tue12:143.45:42-1.24:482.15:528:11New Moon29Tue
30Wed1:003.46:25-0.95:372.25:528:11Waxing Crescent30Wed
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 5:21 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 71% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (71% illuminated). This places San Nicolas Island, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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