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 (tomorrow) : 3:50 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 09m at 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 - Jul 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:012.56:044.61:101.111:15 AM2.05:528:11Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed8:162.76:445.01:560.512:092.25:538:11Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu9:072.97:265.32:36-0.11:022.35:538:11Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri9:493.08:095.73:15-0.61:522.35:548:11Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat10:263.28:536.03:54-0.92:412.25:548:11New Moon5Sat
6Sun11:033.39:386.14:34-1.23:292.15:558:10New Moon6Sun
7Mon11:413.510:246.15:15-1.34:182.05:558:10New Moon7Mon
8Tue12:213.65:55-1.35:121.95:568:10Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed1:033.86:36-1.06:111.85:568:10Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:015.31:474.07:17-0.67:181.85:578:09Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:574.62:334.37:58-0.18:381.75:588:09First Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:023.83:234.58:400.510:101.45:588:09First Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:283.14:174.89:261.111:420.95:598:08First Quarter13Sun
14Mon5:212.75:125.010:201.75:598:08First Quarter14Mon
15Tue7:132.76:075.212:590.311:24 AM2.16:008:07Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed8:322.96:595.31:59-0.212:332.36:018:07Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu9:253.27:475.52:48-0.51:342.46:018:07Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri10:043.38:305.53:30-0.72:242.36:028:06Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat10:363.49:105.54:07-0.83:072.26:028:06Full Moon19Sat
20Sun11:053.59:465.54:41-0.73:452.16:038:05Full Moon20Sun
21Mon11:323.510:195.35:12-0.64:212.06:048:04Full Moon21Mon
22Tue11:593.610:525.15:41-0.44:572.06:048:04Full Moon22Tue
23Wed12:263.66:08-0.25:352.06:058:03Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:553.76:340.16:182.06:068:03Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri1:243.86:590.57:072.06:068:02Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:343.81:553.97:220.98:102.06:078:01Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun1:193.22:324.07:441.49:341.96:088:00Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:302.63:164.18:061.811:191.56:098:00Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue5:032.34:124.38:302.26:097:59Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed5:144.612:411.06:107:58Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu8:402.86:145.01:360.511:31 AM2.66:117:57Waning Crescent31Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9410068)

Common Questions About San Nicolas Island, CA Tides

Show All
What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in San Nicolas Island, CA today?

Slack tide in San Nicolas Island, CA is approximately 12:01 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA