Water Temperature of the Pacific Ocean Near San Nicolas Island, CA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 4:26 PM PST
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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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Weather Near San Nicolas Island, California
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 69°F
L: 56°F

Thu
H: 60°F
L: 54°F

Fri
H: 63°F
L: 53°F

Sat
H: 62°F
L: 57°F

Sun
H: 60°F
L: 58°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 73 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:02 AM
Sunset: 5:03 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs mins
Moon Transit: 9:47 PM
Moonset: 4:13 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 90.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:36 AM - 7:06 AM9:17 PM - 11:47 PM
Minor Periods
1:44 PM - 3:14 PM3:43 AM - 5:13 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Flood Watch issued December 31 at 3:24AM PST until January 1 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Wed December 31, 2025, 3:24 AM
Expires: Thu January 1, 2026, 12:30 AM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including the following areas, Calabasas and Agoura Hills, Central Ventura County Valleys, Eastern Antelope Valley Foothills, Eastern San Fernando Valley, Eastern San Gabriel Mountains, Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area, Interstate 5 Corridor, Lake Casitas, Los Angeles County Beaches, Los Angeles County Inland Coast including Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles County San Gabriel Valley, Malibu Coast, Northern Ventura County Mountains, Ojai Valley, Palos Verdes Hills, Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Clarita Valley, Santa Susana Mountains, Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range, Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range, Southeastern Ventura County Valleys, Southern Ventura County Mountains, Ventura County Beaches, Ventura County Inland Coast, Western Antelope Valley Foothills, Western San Fernando Valley, Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor and Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area. * WHEN...From this evening through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Debris flow are possible near recent burn scars. There is a high risk of rock and mudslides in the canyons. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A strong winter storm will bring moderate to heavy rainfall to the area Wednesday night and Thursday. Given the antecedent conditions from last week's rain, the forecast rainfall totals and intensities could generate some significant hydrologic impacts. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Wind Advisory issued December 31 at 2:08AM PST until January 1 at 3:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Wed December 31, 2025, 2:08 AM
Expires: Thu January 1, 2026, 2:15 AM
* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 35 to 45 mph. * WHERE...Most of San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 3 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Beach Hazards Statement issued December 31 at 2:03AM PST until January 4 at 1:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Wed December 31, 2025, 2:03 AM
Expires: Wed December 31, 2025, 2:15 PM
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf expected. Minor coastal overflows possible due to abnormally high tides near 7 feet and gusty southerly winds. * WHERE...Los Angeles, Ventura, and southern Santa Barbara County beaches. * WHEN...From late tonight through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at beach and harbor areas that is uncommon with normal tidal ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is also possible. No significant damage is expected. There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides near 7 feet are expected between 630 am and 700 am on New Years Day.
Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks.
Wind Advisory issued December 31 at 9:18AM PST until January 1 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Wed December 31, 2025, 9:18 AM
Expires: Thu January 1, 2026, 6:00 AM
* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Interstate 5 Corridor and Northern Ventura County Mountains. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Wind Advisory issued December 31 at 9:18AM PST until January 1 at 3:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Wed December 31, 2025, 9:18 AM
Expires: Thu January 1, 2026, 6:00 AM
* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 35 to 45 mph. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 3 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Beach Hazards Statement issued December 31 at 8:10AM PST until January 4 at 1:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Wed December 31, 2025, 8:10 AM
Expires: Wed December 31, 2025, 3:00 PM
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf expected. Minor coastal overflows possible due to abnormally high tides between 6.7 and 7.5 feet and gusty southerly winds. * WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...From late tonight through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at beach and harbor areas that is uncommon with normal tidal ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is also possible. No significant damage is expected. There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Peak high tides are expected between 5 am and 9 am on New Years Day, shifting to between 7 am and 11 am by Sunday. There is a moderate chance for Coastal Flood Advisories to be issued for this weekend focused on west facing beaches due to an incoming west swell on top of high tides.
Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks.
Beach Hazards Statement issued December 31 at 12:21PM PST until January 4 at 1:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Wed December 31, 2025, 12:21 PM
Expires: Thu January 1, 2026, 3:00 AM
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf expected. Minor coastal overflows possible due to abnormally high tides between 6.7 and 7.5 feet and gusty southerly winds. * WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...From late tonight through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at beach and harbor areas that is uncommon with normal tidal ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is also possible. No significant damage is expected. There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Peak high tides are expected between 5 am and 9 am on New Years Day, shifting to between 7 am and 11 am by Sunday. There is a moderate chance for Coastal Flood Advisories and/or High Surf Advisories to be issued for this weekend as another storm system may generate strong winds accompanied by a larger swell.
Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.51 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.89 μg/m3
Ozone: 62.16 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:02 AM
Sunset: 5:03 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs mins
Moon Transit: 9:47 PM
Moonset: 4:13 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 90.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:36 AM - 7:06 AM9:17 PM - 11:47 PM
Minor Periods
1:44 PM - 3:14 PM3:43 AM - 5:13 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.54 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.48 μg/m3
Ozone: 68.32 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:03 AM
Sunset: 5:03 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs mins
Moon Transit: 10:53 PM
Moonset: 5:27 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 96.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:40 AM - 8:10 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
2:42 PM - 4:12 PM4:57 AM - 6:27 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 15.4 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.7 μg/m3
Ozone: 56.16 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:03 AM
Sunset: 5:04 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 1 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 6:36 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM6:47 AM - 9:17 AM
Minor Periods
3:51 PM - 5:21 PM6:06 AM - 7:36 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 18.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 7.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 51.8 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:04 AM
Sunset: 5:05 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 2 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 7:35 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM7:52 AM - 10:22 AM
Minor Periods
5:03 PM - 6:33 PM7:05 AM - 8:35 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 26.51 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.21 μg/m3
Ozone: 35.77 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:04 AM
Sunset: 5:06 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 2 mins
Moon Transit: 1:03 AM
Moonset: 8:25 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 98.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:33 AM - 3:03 AM8:54 AM - 11:24 AM
Minor Periods
6:17 PM - 7:47 PM7:55 AM - 9:25 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
