Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Nicolas Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in San Nicolas Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 6h 48m at 5:38 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 11:52 am (3.8 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 - Oct 2085

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:315.18:425.12:26-0.12:470.46:536:41Full Moon1Mon
2Tue9:035.59:314.93:020.13:33-0.16:536:40Full Moon2Tue
3Wed9:375.810:204.63:360.44:19-0.46:546:38Full Moon3Wed
4Thu10:125.911:114.24:110.85:07-0.56:556:37Full Moon4Thu
5Fri10:495.84:461.25:56-0.46:556:36Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat12:063.811:28 AM5.55:211.76:51-0.16:566:35Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun1:123.412:115.15:592.27:540.26:576:33Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon2:413.11:034.76:462.69:110.56:576:32Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue4:413.12:164.28:102.910:350.76:586:31Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed6:063.43:524.010:272.911:460.76:596:29Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu6:483.65:184.012:012.67:006:28Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri7:163.96:224.012:370.712:562.27:006:27Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat7:394.17:104.11:150.71:361.77:016:26Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun7:594.37:514.11:450.82:101.37:026:25Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon8:184.68:284.12:100.92:420.97:036:23Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue8:374.89:034.12:331.03:120.67:046:22New Moon16Tue
17Wed8:585.09:394.02:551.23:440.37:046:21New Moon17Wed
18Thu9:205.210:163.83:181.34:170.17:056:20New Moon18Thu
19Fri9:455.310:573.63:421.54:530.07:066:19New Moon19Fri
20Sat10:135.311:423.44:071.85:330.07:076:17Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun10:445.34:332.06:180.07:086:16Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon12:383.111:22 AM5.15:022.37:130.27:086:15Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue1:513.012:084.95:382.58:180.37:096:14Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed3:293.01:124.66:412.89:310.47:106:13First Quarter24Wed
25Thu4:533.32:414.38:472.910:400.37:116:12First Quarter25Thu
26Fri5:413.74:184.210:502.611:380.37:126:11First Quarter26Fri
27Sat6:174.15:414.212:091.97:126:10First Quarter27Sat
28Sun6:504.66:484.312:260.41:081.27:136:09Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon7:235.17:474.31:090.51:580.57:146:08Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue7:565.68:414.31:480.62:44-0.27:156:07Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed8:315.99:324.22:250.93:29-0.67:166:06Full 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 8:45 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 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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