Water Temperature of the Pacific Ocean Near San Nicolas Island, CA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 3:56 PM PDT
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Local Points of Interest
Channel IslandsStation Name: San Nicolas Island, CA (067)
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center
Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet
Nearest Address:
Offshore
San Nicolas Island, CA 93042
Ventura County
GPS Coordinates: 33.219, -119.872
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Santa Ynez River, Santa Ynez, CA (94.9 mi)
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Santa Monica Bay, Santa Monica, CA (95.9 mi)
Los Angeles Harbor, Los Angeles, CA (98.4 mi)
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Santa Ynez River, Lompoc, CA (102.9 mi)
Los Angeles River, Encino, CA (103.2 mi)
Los Angeles River, Sherman Oaks, CA (103.8 mi)
Santa Ana River, Corona, CA (136.2 mi)
Weather Near San Nicolas Island, California
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 79°F
L: 65°F

Thu
H: 77°F
L: 61°F

Fri
H: 76°F
L: 69°F

Sat
H: 77°F
L: 70°F

Sun
H: 77°F
L: 69°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.5 μg/m3
Ozone: 61 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:06 PM
Sunset: 8:06 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs mins
Moon Transit: 7:55 PM
Moonset: 12:26 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 55.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:55 AM - 5:25 AM7:25 PM - 9:55 PM
Minor Periods
2:17 PM - 3:47 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Heat Advisory issued July 22 at 9:01AM PDT until July 27 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Wed July 22, 2026, 9:01 AM
Expires: Thu July 23, 2026, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...Hot daytime conditions with high temperatures between 88 and 96 common. Warm overnight conditions will bring less relief than usual. * WHERE...Los Angeles County Inland Coast including Downtown Los Angeles and Ventura County Inland Coast. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Monday, peaking Thursday through Sunday. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness, especially for sensitive groups like the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While today (Wednesday) will not be as hot as previously expected, a sharp warm up is still on track for Thursday.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Heat Advisory issued July 22 at 2:58AM PDT until July 27 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Wed July 22, 2026, 2:58 AM
Expires: Wed July 22, 2026, 3:00 PM
* WHAT...Hot daytime conditions with high temperatures between 88 and 96 common. Warm overnight conditions will bring less relief than usual. * WHERE...Los Angeles County Inland Coast including Downtown Los Angeles and Ventura County Inland Coast. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness, especially for sensitive groups like the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Small Craft Advisory issued July 22 at 7:08AM PDT until July 23 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Wed July 22, 2026, 7:08 AM
Expires: Wed July 22, 2026, 3:15 PM
* WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions. * WHERE...East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX) for more.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.5 μg/m3
Ozone: 47.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:06 PM
Sunset: 8:06 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs mins
Moon Transit: 7:55 PM
Moonset: 12:26 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 55.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:55 AM - 5:25 AM7:25 PM - 9:55 PM
Minor Periods
2:17 PM - 3:47 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.67 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.71 μg/m3
Ozone: 60.54 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:06 PM
Sunset: 8:05 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 59 mins
Moon Transit: 8:43 PM
Moonset: 1:00 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 66.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:42 AM - 6:12 AM8:13 PM - 10:43 PM
Minor Periods
3:16 PM - 4:46 PM12:30 AM - 2:00 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.78 μg/m3
Ozone: 67.67 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:06 PM
Sunset: 8:05 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 57 mins
Moon Transit: 9:33 PM
Moonset: 1:38 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 76.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:31 AM - 7:01 AM9:03 PM - 11:33 PM
Minor Periods
4:14 PM - 5:44 PM1:08 AM - 2:38 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.38 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:06 PM
Sunset: 8:04 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 56 mins
Moon Transit: 10:25 PM
Moonset: 2:23 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 85.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:21 AM - 7:51 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
5:08 PM - 6:38 PM1:53 AM - 3:23 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.2 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.83 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:06 PM
Sunset: 8:03 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 55 mins
Moon Transit: 11:16 PM
Moonset: 3:13 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 92.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:13 AM - 8:43 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
5:58 PM - 7:28 PM2:43 AM - 4:13 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
