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 2h 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 - Feb 2086

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:164.311:153.94:331.35:000.26:525:30Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat10:493.911:433.95:121.35:230.56:525:31Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun11:253.45:581.45:450.96:515:32Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon12:153.912:102.86:551.56:061.36:505:33Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue12:533.91:222.38:161.56:271.76:495:34Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:453.94:072.110:051.26:532.06:485:34Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:574.06:372.311:300.88:432.36:485:35Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri4:124.27:072.612:230.36:475:36Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat5:164.67:312.91:03-0.36:465:37Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun6:095.07:573.31:40-0.76:455:38Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon6:575.48:263.612:521.72:15-1.06:445:39Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue7:425.78:564.01:411.22:49-1.26:435:40New Moon12Tue
13Wed8:275.79:294.32:280.83:24-1.26:425:41New Moon13Wed
14Thu9:125.510:044.63:150.53:59-1.06:415:42New Moon14Thu
15Fri9:595.110:414.84:040.34:34-0.66:405:43Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat10:484.511:224.94:570.25:11-0.16:395:44Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun11:443.85:550.35:480.56:385:45Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon12:074.812:533.17:040.46:301.16:375:45First Quarter18Mon
19Tue1:004.62:342.68:290.57:231.76:365:46First Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:074.54:512.510:090.48:512.16:355:47First Quarter20Wed
21Thu3:304.46:222.811:340.110:402.26:345:48First Quarter21Thu
22Fri4:494.47:113.112:35-0.26:335:49Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat5:534.67:453.41:20-0.46:315:50Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun6:424.78:123.612:521.71:55-0.46:305:51Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon7:234.88:353.71:331.42:25-0.46:295:51Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue7:584.88:573.92:081.22:50-0.36:285:52Full Moon26Tue
27Wed8:294.79:174.02:401.03:13-0.26:275:53Full Moon27Wed
28Thu9:004.59:384.13:110.83:350.06:265:54Full Moon28Thu
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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