Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Nicolas Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Nicolas Island, CA.
Next low tide : 7:41 pm (1.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 29m at 1:47 pm (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (24% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410068
Common Questions About Tides

San Nicolas Island, CA Tides - Nov 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:396.04:351.25:48-0.87:176:05Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:004.011:22 AM5.75:181.66:43-0.67:186:04Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri1:063.712:095.36:062.17:44-0.37:186:04Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat2:253.51:064.87:072.58:540.07:196:03Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun2:573.51:204.37:392.79:090.36:205:02First Quarter5Sun
6Mon4:183.72:513.99:362.610:180.46:215:01First Quarter6Mon
7Tue5:144.04:183.811:052.311:140.56:225:00First Quarter7Tue
8Wed5:534.35:273.812:041.86:235:00Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu6:244.56:203.912:471.46:244:59Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri6:504.77:043.912:350.81:231.06:254:58Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat7:144.87:433.81:051.01:550.76:264:57Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun7:365.08:193.81:311.12:250.46:274:57Full Moon12Sun
13Mon7:585.18:553.71:561.32:550.26:284:56Full Moon13Mon
14Tue8:225.29:313.62:211.53:260.06:284:56Full Moon14Tue
15Wed8:475.210:103.52:461.73:59-0.16:294:55Full Moon15Wed
16Thu9:155.210:533.33:131.94:35-0.16:304:54Full Moon16Thu
17Fri9:445.111:453.23:412.15:150.06:314:54Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat10:184.94:122.36:010.16:324:53Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun12:503.110:58 AM4.64:512.66:540.36:334:53Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon2:093.111:52 AM4.35:552.87:560.46:344:53Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:253.31:074.07:452.99:010.56:354:52Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed4:163.72:423.89:392.610:010.56:364:52Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu4:554.14:113.710:572.010:540.56:374:52Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri5:304.65:253.811:561.311:410.66:384:51Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat6:055.16:284.012:460.56:384:51Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun6:415.57:244.112:250.71:32-0.26:394:51Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon7:185.98:184.11:070.82:18-0.76:404:50New Moon27Mon
28Tue7:566.29:104.01:481.03:04-1.16:414:50New Moon28Tue
29Wed8:366.210:023.92:301.23:50-1.26:424:50New Moon29Wed
30Thu9:186.110:573.83:131.54:38-1.26:434:50New Moon30Thu
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 4:44 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 24% 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 Waxing Crescent (24% 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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