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 3h 48m at 8:57 pm (1.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:16 am (3.3 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 - Mar 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:073.711:383.95:211.05:280.76:255:55Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri11:473.26:061.15:531.26:235:55Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat12:113.812:412.77:021.26:161.66:225:56Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun12:503.72:212.38:221.36:422.06:215:57First Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:463.610:111.16:205:58First Quarter5Mon
6Tue3:073.66:482.611:330.810:152.46:185:59First Quarter6Tue
7Wed4:263.87:122.912:240.46:175:59First Quarter7Wed
8Thu5:284.17:333.21:020.06:166:00Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri6:164.57:553.412:271.91:35-0.46:146:01Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat6:594.98:203.71:081.62:07-0.66:136:02Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun8:415.19:464.01:481.13:38-0.87:127:03Full Moon11Sun
12Mon9:225.210:154.33:280.74:10-0.87:117:03Full Moon12Mon
13Tue10:045.210:474.54:100.44:43-0.67:097:04Full Moon13Tue
14Wed10:494.911:224.74:540.15:17-0.37:087:05Full Moon14Wed
15Thu11:374.411:594.85:430.05:530.17:077:06Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri12:323.96:370.06:300.77:057:06Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:424.71:393.27:410.17:131.27:047:07Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun1:334.63:122.88:580.28:091.87:037:08Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:394.45:142.710:300.29:402.17:017:09Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue4:034.26:483.011:570.011:322.27:007:09Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed5:294.37:423.41:03-0.36:597:10Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu6:394.48:203.712:531.91:54-0.56:577:11Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri7:354.68:523.91:501.52:35-0.56:567:12Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat8:214.79:194.12:341.23:10-0.56:557:12Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun9:004.79:444.23:110.93:40-0.36:537:13New Moon25Sun
26Mon9:364.510:084.33:450.64:07-0.16:527:14New Moon26Mon
27Tue10:104.410:314.44:180.44:320.16:517:15New Moon27Tue
28Wed10:434.110:544.44:500.34:550.56:497:15New Moon28Wed
29Thu11:183.811:174.35:230.35:180.86:487:16Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri11:553.411:434.25:590.45:401.26:477:17Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat12:373.06:380.56:011.56:457:17Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 11:36 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 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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