Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Nicolas Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in San Nicolas Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 59m at 6:41 am (-0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 1:04 pm (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (15% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410068
Common Questions About Tides

San Nicolas Island, CA Tides - Aug 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:303.58:295.63:14-0.32:251.96:117:57Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed10:033.79:095.83:49-0.63:071.76:127:56New Moon2Wed
3Thu10:363.99:505.94:24-0.83:501.56:137:55New Moon3Thu
4Fri11:124.110:325.75:00-0.84:351.46:137:54New Moon4Fri
5Sat11:504.211:185.45:37-0.75:241.36:147:53Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:314.36:15-0.46:191.36:157:52Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon12:074.91:164.56:560.07:231.36:157:51Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue1:044.32:074.57:390.58:391.36:167:50First Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:153.63:074.68:291.110:101.16:177:49First Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:503.24:134.89:301.511:400.86:187:48First Quarter10Thu
11Fri5:403.05:204.910:461.96:187:47First Quarter11Fri
12Sat7:083.26:225.112:530.312:032.06:197:46Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun8:093.57:165.31:50-0.11:092.06:207:45Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon8:543.78:035.52:37-0.42:021.96:207:44Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue9:313.98:445.53:17-0.52:461.76:217:43Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed10:034.09:225.53:53-0.53:261.66:227:42Full Moon16Wed
17Thu10:334.19:575.34:25-0.44:021.56:227:40Full Moon17Thu
18Fri11:024.110:315.14:55-0.24:381.46:237:39Full Moon18Fri
19Sat11:304.111:044.85:240.05:131.46:247:38Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun11:584.111:384.45:520.45:501.56:247:37Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:284.16:190.76:321.66:257:36Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:153.91:014.06:461.17:221.76:267:35Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:583.41:394.07:141.58:271.86:267:33Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu2:003.02:273.97:461.99:591.76:277:32Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri3:512.73:324.08:332.311:371.46:287:31Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat6:152.74:454.110:012.56:287:30Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun7:243.05:484.412:441.011:36 AM2.56:297:28Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon8:003.36:414.81:300.612:412.36:307:27Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue8:293.67:285.22:080.11:312.06:307:26Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed8:583.88:115.52:43-0.22:151.76:317:25Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu9:274.18:545.73:18-0.52:571.36:327:23New Moon31Thu
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 9:52 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 15% 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 Waxing Crescent (15% 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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