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 4h 51m at 5:38 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 11:52 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (95% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410068
Common Questions About Tides

San Nicolas Island, CA Tides - Dec 2085

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:236.010:153.52:181.83:51-1.06:444:50Full Moon1Sat
2Sun9:015.811:003.42:582.04:32-0.96:454:50Full Moon2Sun
3Mon9:395.511:483.43:392.15:13-0.66:454:50Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue10:175.14:212.35:54-0.36:464:50Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:383.310:57 AM4.65:092.56:360.16:474:50Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu1:323.411:41 AM4.16:092.67:200.56:484:50Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri2:273.412:353.67:322.68:050.86:484:50Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:183.61:503.19:142.48:511.16:494:50Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun4:013.83:282.810:452.09:391.46:504:50Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon4:384.15:022.711:471.510:251.76:514:51Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue5:114.46:152.812:321.06:514:51Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed5:424.77:112.91:100.46:524:51Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu6:155.07:563.11:45-0.16:534:51Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri6:495.38:373.212:312.02:21-0.56:534:52Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat7:245.69:163.31:112.02:57-0.86:544:52New Moon15Sat
16Sun8:025.89:553.41:511.93:35-1.06:554:52New Moon16Sun
17Mon8:425.910:363.52:331.94:14-1.16:554:53New Moon17Mon
18Tue9:245.811:193.53:181.94:55-1.16:564:53Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed10:095.64:081.95:38-0.96:564:54Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:053.710:59 AM5.15:072.06:21-0.56:574:54Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:553.811:55 AM4.56:172.07:08-0.16:574:55Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat1:484.11:053.87:431.97:570.46:584:55First Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:434.42:373.29:211.58:510.96:584:56First Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:384.74:252.810:511.09:501.36:594:56First Quarter24Mon
25Tue4:315.06:002.912:020.36:594:57Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed5:225.37:123.012:58-0.26:594:57Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu6:095.58:063.21:45-0.77:004:58Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri6:535.78:513.312:431.92:27-0.97:004:59Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat7:355.79:293.41:301.93:06-1.07:004:59Full Moon29Sat
30Sun8:135.710:043.52:131.93:41-1.07:015:00Full Moon30Sun
31Mon8:505.510:343.62:531.94:15-0.97:015:01Full Moon31Mon
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 95% 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 Waning Gibbous (95% 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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