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 46m at 2:08 pm (2.5 ft)
Next high tide : 8:13 pm (5.1 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 - Jan 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:174.21:413.58:261.78:190.67:015:02Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:104.43:202.910:031.39:111.27:015:02Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:024.75:122.711:280.710:071.67:015:03Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat4:534.96:472.712:340.17:015:04Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun5:405.17:542.91:25-0.37:025:05Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:255.28:423.112:052.22:08-0.67:025:06Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue7:065.39:193.212:562.22:46-0.87:025:07Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed7:445.49:503.21:392.23:21-0.87:025:07New Moon8Wed
9Thu8:195.410:183.32:172.13:53-0.87:025:08New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:535.310:463.32:522.14:23-0.77:015:09New Moon10Fri
11Sat9:255.111:143.33:262.04:52-0.57:015:10New Moon11Sat
12Sun9:574.911:443.44:012.05:21-0.37:015:11Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon10:294.54:402.05:480.07:015:12Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:153.411:02 AM4.15:242.06:140.37:015:13Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:473.511:39 AM3.66:192.16:390.77:015:14Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu1:223.712:283.07:322.07:051.17:005:15First Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:023.81:532.49:101.87:331.67:005:16First Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:494.04:362.110:521.38:131.97:005:16First Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:444.36:482.412:020.66:595:17First Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:414.77:402.612:510.06:595:18Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:365.18:142.91:34-0.66:595:19Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed6:285.58:463.212:112.22:14-1.16:585:20Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu7:175.99:183.41:082.02:54-1.56:585:21Full Moon23Thu
24Fri8:056.29:513.61:591.73:32-1.76:575:22Full Moon24Fri
25Sat8:516.210:273.82:491.44:11-1.66:575:23Full Moon25Sat
26Sun9:386.011:044.03:391.24:48-1.46:565:24Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon10:255.411:434.24:331.15:25-0.96:555:25Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue11:164.75:311.06:02-0.36:555:26Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:244.412:123.86:371.06:380.46:545:27Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu1:104.51:253.07:571.07:161.16:545:28Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri2:034.53:202.49:350.88:011.76:535:29Third Quarter31Fri
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 5:10 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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