Water Temperature of the Pacific Ocean Near San Nicolas Island, CA

Current Water Temperature

66.0°F 18.9°C
Cool Brisk & Refreshing
66.0°F
Frigid < 50°F
Cold 50°–60°
Cool 60°–70°
Comfortable 70°–80°
Warm 80°+

Feels brisk on entry. Great for short dips; wetsuit recommended for extended swimming or water sports.

Measurement Time: Friday, November 6, 2026, 4:26 AM PST

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Pacific Ocean

Station 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

Nearby Water Temperatures

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Santa Ynez River, Santa Ynez, CA (94.9 mi)
Santa Ynez River, Santa Ynez, CA (95.1 mi)
Santa Ynez River, Solvang, CA (95.7 mi)
Santa Monica Bay, Santa Monica, CA (95.9 mi)
Los Angeles Harbor, Los Angeles, CA (98.4 mi)
Pacific Ocean, Lompoc, CA (99.9 mi)
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

68.6°F
Clear
Conditions: Clear
Humidity: 36%
Feels Like: 64.6°F
Wind: NE 3.4 mph
Wind Gusts: 3.6 mph
Pressure: 30 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 0

Weather Forecast

Sunny
Fri
H: 78°F
L: 61°F
Sunny
Sat
H: 79°F
L: 63°F
Sunny
Sun
H: 79°F
L: 63°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

PM2.5
4.9 μg/m³
Good
PM10
5.3 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
33 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
8.5 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.4 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
179 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 41m daylight
Sunrise 6:23 AM
Solar Noon 11:43 AM
Sunset 5:03 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent • 5%
Moonrise 3:54 AM
Transit 9:43 AM
Moonset 3:25 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:13 AM - 11:43 AM
9:35 PM - 12:05 AM

Minor Periods

3:24 AM - 4:54 AM
2:55 PM - 4:25 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5

Small Craft Advisory issued November 5 at 12:42PM PST until November 7 at 3:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Thu November 5, 2026, 12:42 PM
Expires: Fri November 6, 2026, 9:00 AM

* WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions. * WHERE...Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and westward 60 nm including San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands and Outer waters from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island to 60 NM offshore including San Nicolas and Santa Barbara Islands. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX) for more.


Small Craft Advisory issued November 6 at 1:57AM PST until November 7 at 3:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Fri November 6, 2026, 1:57 AM
Expires: Sat November 7, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions. * WHERE...Portions of the coastal waters of southwest California. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX) for more.
Friday, November 6, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 71.1°F
Average Humidity: 40%
Chance of Rain: 1%
Wind: 8.9 mph
UV Index: 4.2

Astronomical

Sun
10h 41m daylight
Sunrise 6:23 AM
Solar Noon 11:43 AM
Sunset 5:03 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent • 5%
Moonrise 3:54 AM
Transit 9:43 AM
Moonset 3:25 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:13 AM - 11:43 AM
9:35 PM - 12:05 AM

Minor Periods

3:24 AM - 4:54 AM
2:55 PM - 4:25 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Saturday, November 7, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 72.2°F
Average Humidity: 36%
Chance of Rain: 1%
Wind: 10.5 mph
UV Index: 4.5

Astronomical

Sun
10h 39m daylight
Sunrise 6:24 AM
Solar Noon 11:43 AM
Sunset 5:03 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent • 1%
Moonrise 4:55 AM
Transit 10:28 AM
Moonset 3:54 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:58 AM - 12:28 PM
10:21 PM - 12:51 AM

Minor Periods

4:25 AM - 5:55 AM
3:24 PM - 4:54 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
Sunday, November 8, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 72.5°F
Average Humidity: 36%
Chance of Rain: 2%
Wind: 7.8 mph
UV Index: 4.3

Astronomical

Sun
10h 37m daylight
Sunrise 6:25 AM
Solar Noon 11:43 AM
Sunset 5:02 PM
Moon
New • 0%
Moonrise 5:56 AM
Transit 11:14 AM
Moonset 4:27 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:44 AM - 1:14 PM
11:08 PM - 1:38 AM

Minor Periods

5:26 AM - 6:56 AM
3:57 PM - 5:27 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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