Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Nicolas Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in San Nicolas Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 46m at 2:46 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 9:33 am (3.1 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 - Jul 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:364.13:483.98:580.29:442.15:528:11Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat2:533.54:344.39:450.611:171.65:538:11Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun4:313.15:204.810:351.05:538:11Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon6:112.96:065.212:340.811:29 AM1.45:548:11Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue7:373.06:525.61:350.112:251.75:548:11Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed8:453.17:385.92:28-0.51:201.95:558:10Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu9:403.38:256.13:16-1.02:132.05:558:10New Moon7Thu
8Fri10:283.49:116.14:02-1.33:042.05:568:10New Moon8Fri
9Sat11:133.59:566.04:46-1.33:522.05:568:10New Moon9Sat
10Sun11:563.610:405.85:28-1.24:402.05:578:09New Moon10Sun
11Mon12:383.66:09-1.05:292.05:578:09Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue1:213.66:49-0.66:202.15:588:09Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed12:074.92:043.77:28-0.27:182.25:598:08Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu12:524.32:493.78:050.38:282.25:598:08Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri1:423.73:343.88:420.89:542.16:008:08First Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:493.14:194.09:191.311:271.86:008:07First Quarter16Sat
17Sun4:292.65:044.19:591.76:018:07First Quarter17Sun
18Mon6:282.55:474.312:431.310:48 AM2.16:028:06First Quarter18Mon
19Tue7:582.76:284.61:380.911:46 AM2.36:028:06Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed8:532.97:084.82:200.412:422.46:038:05Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu9:303.07:475.12:560.01:312.46:048:05Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri10:013.28:245.43:30-0.32:142.36:048:04Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat10:293.39:025.64:03-0.62:542.26:058:03Full Moon23Sat
24Sun10:593.49:395.74:36-0.73:342.16:068:03Full Moon24Sun
25Mon11:303.510:185.75:10-0.84:152.06:068:02Full Moon25Mon
26Tue12:023.65:43-0.84:591.96:078:01Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed12:373.86:18-0.65:491.86:088:01Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu1:154.06:52-0.36:471.86:088:00Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri12:294.51:564.27:280.27:581.76:097:59Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat1:283.92:434.48:070.79:251.56:107:58Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun2:493.23:364.78:501.311:021.16:107:58Third Quarter31Sun
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 6:09 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 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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