Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Nicolas Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in San Nicolas Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 47m at 4:30 pm (1.9 ft)
Next high tide : 10:25 pm (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410068
Common Questions About Tides

San Nicolas Island, CA Tides - Nov 2084

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:273.311:12 AM5.74:552.27:00-0.57:176:05Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu1:383.112:045.35:432.58:04-0.37:186:04Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri3:043.21:094.96:552.79:14-0.17:196:03First Quarter3Fri
4Sat4:233.42:344.58:492.810:220.17:206:02First Quarter4Sat
5Sun4:203.83:094.29:442.410:220.36:215:02First Quarter5Sun
6Mon5:034.34:344.011:071.811:120.46:215:01First Quarter6Mon
7Tue5:404.75:454.012:081.16:225:00Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed6:145.16:463.912:580.56:234:59Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu6:465.47:393.812:340.91:430.06:244:59Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri7:175.68:283.81:101.22:24-0.46:254:58Full Moon10Fri
11Sat7:475.79:143.61:431.53:02-0.66:264:57Full Moon11Sat
12Sun8:175.79:583.52:141.83:40-0.66:274:57Full Moon12Sun
13Mon8:485.610:443.32:452.04:18-0.56:284:56Full Moon13Mon
14Tue9:205.411:333.23:152.24:58-0.36:294:55Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed9:535.13:462.45:400.06:304:55Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:313.110:29 AM4.84:202.66:270.26:314:54Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri1:413.111:10 AM4.45:042.87:180.56:314:54Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat2:573.212:014.06:213.08:130.76:324:53Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:543.41:143.68:242.99:070.96:334:53Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:293.62:463.310:112.69:561.06:344:52Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue4:563.94:143.211:172.110:381.26:354:52Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed5:204.35:263.212:041.56:364:52Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu5:454.66:253.212:440.86:374:51Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri6:125.07:173.31:220.26:384:51Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat6:425.48:063.412:261.62:01-0.36:394:51Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun7:165.88:533.51:031.72:41-0.86:404:51New Moon26Sun
27Mon7:536.19:413.51:411.83:24-1.16:404:50New Moon27Mon
28Tue8:346.210:313.42:221.94:09-1.26:414:50New Moon28Tue
29Wed9:196.111:243.43:062.04:57-1.26:424:50Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu10:075.93:572.15:47-1.06:434:50Waxing Crescent30Thu
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 7:27 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 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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