Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Nicolas Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Nicolas Island, CA.
Next low tide : 4:44 pm (1.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 44m at 11:42 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : New Moon (3% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410068
Common Questions About Tides

San Nicolas Island, CA Tides - Feb 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:274.910:383.73:341.44:28-0.46:535:29New Moon1Sun
2Mon10:004.611:083.84:101.34:56-0.26:525:30Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue10:354.311:423.94:501.45:250.16:515:31Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed11:163.85:371.45:560.56:505:32Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:203.912:063.36:361.46:320.96:505:33Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri1:064.01:192.87:541.47:161.36:495:34First Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:054.13:142.59:321.18:201.66:485:35First Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:144.35:132.611:020.69:481.86:475:36First Quarter8Sun
9Mon4:244.66:262.912:070.06:465:37Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue5:275.07:163.312:58-0.56:455:38Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed6:235.47:573.612:171.51:43-1.06:445:39Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu7:145.78:353.91:131.22:24-1.26:435:40Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri8:015.89:124.22:030.93:03-1.36:425:41Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:475.79:494.42:500.73:41-1.26:425:42Full Moon14Sat
15Sun9:315.410:274.53:370.54:18-0.96:415:42Full Moon15Sun
16Mon10:165.011:054.54:240.54:54-0.56:395:43Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue11:014.411:444.45:130.65:300.16:385:44Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:503.76:070.86:060.66:375:45Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:274.212:493.17:101.06:441.26:365:46Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri1:174.02:152.68:311.17:301.76:355:47Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:193.84:292.410:091.08:442.16:345:48Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:363.86:152.611:330.810:292.26:335:49Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:483.97:032.912:290.46:325:49Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue5:444.17:333.11:090.26:315:50Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed6:284.37:573.312:341.91:420.06:305:51Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu7:054.58:193.51:111.72:10-0.26:285:52Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri7:384.78:423.71:451.42:36-0.36:275:53Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat8:104.89:053.92:161.13:02-0.36:265:54New Moon28Sat
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 2:13 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 3% 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 New Moon (3% 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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