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

Current Water Temperature

58.6°F

Measurement Time: Saturday, May 16, 2026, 11:56 PM PDT

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Local Points of Interest

Channel Islands

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

Pacific Ocean, Santa Cruz Island, CA (41.9 mi)
Pacific Ocean, Santa Monica, CA (60.4 mi)
Pacific Ocean, Santa Barbara, CA (70.6 mi)
Pacific Ocean, Gaviota, CA (80.5 mi)
Hilton Canyon Creek, Santa Ynez, CA (94.4 mi)
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

54°F
Mist
Mist
53.9°F
51.2°F
90%
SSW 3.4 mph
4.8 mph
50.4°F
47.2°F
0 in
50%
6 mi
1009 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Sun
H: 69°F
L: 50°F
Sunny
Mon
H: 65°F
L: 59°F
Sunny
Tue
H: 66°F
L: 59°F
Sunny
Wed
H: 68°F
L: 60°F
Sunny
Thu
H: 68°F
L: 60°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 13.35 μg/m3
PM10: 26.35 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 137.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.95 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 95 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:58 AM
Sun Transit: 12:55 AM
Sunset: 7:54 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 56 mins
Moonrise: 6:20 AM
Moon Transit: 1:55 PM
Moonset: 9:35 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
1:25 PM - 3:55 PM

Minor Periods

9:05 PM - 10:35 PM
5:50 AM - 7:20 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

High Surf Advisory issued May 16 at 9:55PM PDT until May 18 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Sat May 16, 2026, 9:55 PM
Expires: Sun May 17, 2026, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet with dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Ventura County Beaches. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor Beach erosion and isolated minor coastal flooding is possible. Most likely during the evening high tides (7pm to 11pm) on Saturday and Sunday.

Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks.


High Wind Warning issued May 16 at 9:02PM PDT until May 17 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Sat May 16, 2026, 9:02 PM
Expires: Sun May 17, 2026, 9:00 AM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Strongest during the overnight hours. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range, and Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind speeds may drop well below warning levels at times during the daytime hours.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.


High Wind Warning issued May 16 at 9:02PM PDT until May 17 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Sat May 16, 2026, 9:02 PM
Expires: Sun May 17, 2026, 9:00 AM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Strongest during the overnight hours. * WHERE...Interstate 5 Corridor, Northern Ventura County Mountains, and Southern Ventura County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind speeds may drop well below warning levels at times during the daytime hours.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.


Sunday, May 17, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
68.9°F
49.8°F
59.4°F
78%
0 in
0%
0%
11 mph
8.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 13.07 μg/m3
PM10: 30.13 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 142.49 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.69 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.39 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.48 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:58 AM
Sun Transit: 12:55 AM
Sunset: 7:54 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 56 mins
Moonrise: 6:20 AM
Moon Transit: 1:55 PM
Moonset: 9:35 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
1:25 PM - 3:55 PM

Minor Periods

9:05 PM - 10:35 PM
5:50 AM - 7:20 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Monday, May 18, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
64.5°F
58.7°F
61.7°F
74%
0 in
0%
0%
11.6 mph
9.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 11.95 μg/m3
PM10: 24.61 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 144.69 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.07 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 80.28 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:58 AM
Sun Transit: 12:55 AM
Sunset: 7:55 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 57 mins
Moonrise: 7:21 AM
Moon Transit: 3:02 PM
Moonset: 10:43 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
2:32 PM - 5:02 PM

Minor Periods

10:13 PM - 11:43 PM
6:51 AM - 8:21 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
65.8°F
58.8°F
62.6°F
69%
0 in
0%
0%
9.6 mph
8.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 15.07 μg/m3
PM10: 26.55 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 142.33 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.96 μg/m3
Ozone: 85.6 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:57 AM
Sun Transit: 12:56 AM
Sunset: 7:55 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 58 mins
Moonrise: 8:30 AM
Moon Transit: 4:08 PM
Moonset: 11:40 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
3:38 PM - 6:08 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
68.1°F
59.5°F
63.4°F
68%
0 in
0%
0%
8.3 mph
8.8


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 14.87 μg/m3
PM10: 26.53 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 149.02 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.32 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.8 μg/m3
Ozone: 88.48 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:56 AM
Sun Transit: 12:56 AM
Sunset: 7:56 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs mins
Moonrise: 9:43 AM
Moon Transit: 5:09 PM
Moonset: 12:40 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 14.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 2:30 AM
4:39 PM - 7:09 PM

Minor Periods

9:13 AM - 10:43 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
67.9°F
59.8°F
62.7°F
76%
0 in
0%
0%
8.3 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 14.7 μg/m3
PM10: 25.33 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 188.21 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.96 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.67 μg/m3
Ozone: 77.85 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:56 AM
Sun Transit: 12:56 AM
Sunset: 7:57 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 1 mins
Moonrise: 10:55 AM
Moon Transit: 6:05 PM
Moonset: 12:28 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 23.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:59 AM - 3:29 AM
5:35 PM - 8:05 PM

Minor Periods

10:25 AM - 11:55 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 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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