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 1h 02m at 5:09 pm (1.8 ft)
Next high tide : 10:59 pm (5.0 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 - Mar 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:274.77:513.512:301.81:40-0.46:255:55Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun7:105.08:163.91:141.32:10-0.66:235:55Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon7:525.18:444.21:550.92:41-0.76:225:56New Moon3Mon
4Tue8:345.19:144.62:370.43:13-0.66:215:57New Moon4Tue
5Wed9:174.99:484.93:210.13:46-0.46:205:58New Moon5Wed
6Thu10:034.610:245.04:08-0.14:20-0.16:185:59Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri10:544.111:045.04:58-0.24:550.46:175:59Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat11:523.511:514.95:55-0.15:340.96:166:00Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun2:062.98:030.17:211.47:157:01Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon1:474.73:532.69:270.28:271.97:137:02First Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:004.45:512.811:010.210:142.17:127:02First Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:294.37:033.112:200.07:117:03First Quarter12Wed
13Thu5:514.47:493.41:19-0.27:097:04Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri6:564.58:243.71:081.72:05-0.47:087:05Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat7:484.68:534.02:001.32:42-0.47:077:06Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun8:314.69:194.22:420.93:13-0.37:067:06Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon9:094.59:434.33:190.63:40-0.17:047:07Full Moon17Mon
18Tue9:434.410:064.43:530.44:050.17:037:08Full Moon18Tue
19Wed10:174.210:294.54:260.34:280.47:027:09Full Moon19Wed
20Thu10:503.910:524.54:580.24:510.77:007:09Full Moon20Thu
21Fri11:243.611:174.45:320.25:121.06:597:10Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:023.26:090.35:341.36:587:11Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:462.86:510.55:551.66:567:11Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:134.11:482.57:430.76:151.96:557:12Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:513.93:412.38:550.86:352.26:547:13Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:473.710:260.86:527:14Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:163.66:572.811:440.610:582.46:517:14Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri4:533.77:183.112:370.36:507:15Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat6:054.07:403.512:222.11:180.16:487:16Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun7:014.28:053.91:151.51:54-0.16:477:17Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon7:514.58:334.42:000.92:28-0.26:467:17Waning Crescent31Mon
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 8:04 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 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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