Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Nicolas Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Nicolas Island, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:46 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 47m at 6:51 pm (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (80% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410068
Common Questions About Tides

San Nicolas Island, CA Tides - Oct 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:355.29:435.43:32-0.43:460.36:526:41Full Moon1Fri
2Sat10:075.510:325.04:06-0.14:34-0.16:536:40Full Moon2Sat
3Sun10:415.611:244.54:400.45:23-0.36:546:39Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon11:185.75:151.06:17-0.26:556:37Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue12:243.911:58 AM5.55:501.67:190.06:556:36Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed1:393.412:445.16:292.18:330.26:566:35Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu3:303.11:434.77:212.710:030.36:576:33Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri5:463.33:104.49:113.011:300.36:576:32Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat6:543.64:494.211:282.96:586:31Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun7:323.96:064.312:350.212:452.56:596:30Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon8:004.17:024.51:230.21:332.17:006:28Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue8:234.37:464.52:000.22:101.77:006:27Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed8:434.48:234.52:300.32:421.37:016:26Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu9:014.68:574.52:540.53:111.07:026:25Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri9:194.79:294.33:150.73:410.77:036:23New Moon15Fri
16Sat9:374.910:024.13:350.94:110.57:036:22New Moon16Sat
17Sun9:565.010:373.93:551.14:420.47:046:21New Moon17Sun
18Mon10:165.011:163.64:141.45:160.37:056:20New Moon18Mon
19Tue10:395.04:331.85:550.37:066:19Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed12:013.311:04 AM4.94:522.16:400.47:076:18Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu1:013.011:34 AM4.85:072.47:380.67:076:16Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri2:432.812:144.65:122.78:550.67:086:15Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat1:184.310:210.57:096:14First Quarter23Sat
24Sun6:543.33:044.28:583.211:300.37:106:13First Quarter24Sun
25Mon6:493.64:464.311:252.97:116:12First Quarter25Mon
26Tue7:074.06:014.512:220.112:322.37:126:11Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed7:314.47:024.71:050.01:231.57:126:10Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu7:574.97:564.81:430.02:100.87:136:09Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri8:265.48:484.72:180.12:550.17:146:08Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat8:575.89:394.62:530.33:40-0.47:156:07Full Moon30Sat
31Sun9:316.010:314.33:280.74:27-0.87:166:06Full Moon31Sun
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 10:48 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 80% 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 Gibbous (80% 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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