Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Nicolas Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in San Nicolas Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 16m at 3:19 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 9:56 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (93% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410068
Common Questions About Tides

San Nicolas Island, CA Tides - Mar 2080

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:014.87:393.212:57-0.86:245:55Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat6:075.28:053.512:102.11:39-1.16:235:56Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun7:015.58:333.91:061.62:17-1.36:215:57Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon7:495.69:014.21:551.12:52-1.36:205:58Full Moon4Mon
5Tue8:355.59:314.42:410.63:24-1.06:195:58Full Moon5Tue
6Wed9:185.210:004.63:250.33:55-0.66:185:59Full Moon6Wed
7Thu10:014.710:304.74:100.24:24-0.16:166:00Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri10:464.011:004.74:560.14:510.56:156:01Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat11:343.311:314.55:450.35:151.16:146:01Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun1:332.77:410.46:331.67:127:02Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon1:044.33:192.28:530.76:302.17:117:03Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue1:464.010:360.77:107:04Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:593.712:160.57:097:05Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu4:533.68:443.01:180.37:077:05Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri6:153.88:483.212:472.61:590.07:067:06Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat7:074.18:593.31:332.32:30-0.27:057:07Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun7:484.49:123.52:061.92:56-0.37:037:08Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon8:224.69:283.72:361.53:19-0.37:027:08Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue8:554.69:454.03:061.13:41-0.37:017:09New Moon19Tue
20Wed9:284.610:044.33:380.84:03-0.26:597:10New Moon20Wed
21Thu10:034.410:264.54:110.54:250.16:587:11New Moon21Thu
22Fri10:404.110:504.74:480.24:480.46:577:11New Moon22Fri
23Sat11:213.711:164.85:280.05:100.86:557:12Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:103.26:130.05:331.26:547:13Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon1:132.77:080.05:551.76:537:13Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue12:274.82:592.38:190.16:132.16:517:14Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed1:204.69:530.16:507:15First Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:414.37:222.911:28-0.110:152.76:497:16First Quarter28Thu
29Fri4:264.37:403.212:37-0.46:477:16First Quarter29Fri
30Sat5:534.58:043.612:122.31:27-0.76:467:17Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun6:594.78:294.01:171.72:08-0.86:457:18Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 6:37 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 93% 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 (93% 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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