Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Nicolas Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Nicolas Island, CA.
Next low tide : 2:08 pm (2.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 46m at 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 - Jul 2080

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:073.29:275.34:34-0.63:192.35:538:11Full Moon1Mon
2Tue11:393.210:005.35:07-0.63:542.35:538:11Full Moon2Tue
3Wed12:103.25:39-0.54:302.35:538:11Full Moon3Wed
4Thu12:433.26:12-0.45:072.35:548:11Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri1:183.36:43-0.25:492.45:548:10Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat1:533.47:150.06:402.45:558:10Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun12:184.22:303.57:460.37:432.45:558:10Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon1:013.73:073.78:170.79:052.35:568:10Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue1:593.23:474.08:501.110:391.95:578:10Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed3:302.74:294.39:281.55:578:09Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu5:332.55:164.712:041.310:17 AM1.85:588:09Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri7:192.66:055.11:080.611:19 AM2.15:588:09Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat8:282.86:555.51:590.012:252.25:598:08Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun9:183.17:465.92:46-0.71:272.26:008:08Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon10:003.38:366.33:30-1.12:232.16:008:07New Moon15Mon
16Tue10:403.59:256.44:14-1.43:171.96:018:07New Moon16Tue
17Wed11:193.710:146.44:57-1.54:091.76:018:06New Moon17Wed
18Thu12:003.95:39-1.45:041.66:028:06Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri12:424.06:21-1.16:011.66:038:05Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat1:254.27:01-0.67:051.66:038:05Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun12:474.72:114.47:420.08:191.56:048:04Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon1:483.93:014.58:220.69:451.46:058:04First Quarter22Mon
23Tue3:083.13:544.69:051.311:201.16:058:03First Quarter23Tue
24Wed5:022.74:514.79:551.96:068:02First Quarter24Wed
25Thu7:092.75:484.812:440.711:00 AM2.36:078:02Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri8:332.96:414.91:460.312:162.56:078:01Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat9:203.17:285.02:34-0.11:192.66:088:00Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun9:523.38:095.13:13-0.32:062.56:097:59Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon10:173.38:455.33:46-0.42:452.36:097:59Full Moon29Mon
30Tue10:403.49:185.34:16-0.43:182.26:107:58Full Moon30Tue
31Wed11:023.59:505.34:44-0.43:512.06:117:57Full Moon31Wed
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 12:02 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 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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