Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Nicolas Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in San Nicolas Island, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 14m at 12:02 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:04 am (2.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (53% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410068
Common Questions About Tides

San Nicolas Island, CA Tides - Apr 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:104.11:342.67:260.66:211.96:447:18Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon12:433.93:172.48:290.86:382.26:437:19First Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:293.79:570.86:417:20First Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:463.67:142.811:260.710:462.66:407:20First Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:263.67:313.112:290.46:397:21First Quarter5Thu
6Fri5:463.87:503.412:172.31:130.16:387:22Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat6:464.28:123.81:091.81:51-0.26:367:23Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun7:364.58:384.21:531.32:25-0.46:357:23Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon8:234.79:064.62:350.72:59-0.46:347:24Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:094.89:364.93:170.23:33-0.36:327:25Full Moon10Tue
11Wed9:564.710:105.24:00-0.34:07-0.16:317:25Full Moon11Wed
12Thu10:454.410:465.44:46-0.64:430.36:307:26Full Moon12Thu
13Fri11:384.011:255.35:36-0.85:210.76:297:27Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:373.66:29-0.76:021.26:287:28Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun12:095.11:503.27:30-0.66:501.76:267:28Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon1:014.83:243.08:42-0.37:572.26:257:29Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:074.45:083.110:03-0.29:442.46:247:30Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:344.16:233.411:23-0.111:362.26:237:31Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu5:063.97:113.712:28-0.16:227:31Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri6:224.07:474.012:521.81:19-0.16:207:32Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat7:204.08:174.21:451.31:590.06:197:33Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun8:084.08:424.42:270.92:330.16:187:34Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon8:484.09:064.53:020.63:010.36:177:34Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue9:253.99:274.63:350.33:270.66:167:35New Moon24Tue
25Wed10:003.89:494.74:060.13:500.86:157:36New Moon25Wed
26Thu10:353.610:124.74:370.04:141.16:147:37New Moon26Thu
27Fri11:123.410:364.75:09-0.14:371.36:137:37New Moon27Fri
28Sat11:523.211:024.65:43-0.15:001.66:127:38Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:392.96:210.05:241.96:117:39Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon1:412.77:050.25:492.26:107:40Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 3:03 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 53% 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 minimum.

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 (53% illuminated). This places San Nicolas Island, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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