Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Nicolas Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in San Nicolas Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 57m at 7:56 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 2:31 pm (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (33% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410068
Common Questions About Tides

San Nicolas Island, CA Tides - Feb 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:503.712:133.36:481.76:560.96:525:30Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri1:343.61:142.88:041.87:331.36:525:31First Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:253.73:012.49:461.68:201.76:515:32First Quarter3Sat
4Sun3:243.75:242.311:211.39:312.06:505:32First Quarter4Sun
5Mon4:243.96:472.612:210.86:495:33First Quarter5Mon
6Tue5:164.27:302.81:020.36:495:34Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed6:014.58:013.01:37-0.16:485:35Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu6:414.88:293.212:402.02:09-0.46:475:36Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri7:195.18:563.41:201.82:40-0.76:465:37Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat7:575.49:243.61:591.53:11-0.96:455:38Full Moon10Sat
11Sun8:355.59:543.82:371.33:43-1.06:445:39Full Moon11Sun
12Mon9:145.410:273.93:181.14:17-0.96:435:40Full Moon12Mon
13Tue9:555.211:024.14:021.04:51-0.76:425:41Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed10:404.811:414.24:500.95:26-0.36:415:42Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu11:304.25:450.96:040.26:405:43Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri12:254.312:323.56:520.96:470.76:395:44Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat1:174.31:562.98:160.97:381.36:385:44Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun2:214.43:542.69:530.68:501.76:375:45Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon3:344.55:452.811:200.210:221.96:365:46Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue4:464.76:533.112:25-0.36:355:47Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed5:494.97:403.41:16-0.76:345:48Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu6:425.18:173.612:441.71:59-0.96:335:49Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri7:285.28:493.81:331.42:36-1.06:325:50Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat8:095.39:193.92:151.23:10-0.96:305:51New Moon24Sat
25Sun8:475.19:484.02:531.03:41-0.76:295:51New Moon25Sun
26Mon9:234.910:154.03:300.94:10-0.46:285:52New Moon26Mon
27Tue9:574.610:424.04:050.94:38-0.16:275:53New Moon27Tue
28Wed10:314.211:104.04:420.95:040.36:265:54Waxing Crescent28Wed
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 11:13 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 33% 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 First Quarter (33% 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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