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

Beach Hazards Statement issued January 7 at 9:21AM PST until January 9 at 9:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Wed January 7, 2026, 9:21 AM
Expires: Thu January 8, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf expected. * WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...From late tonight through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...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...Surf heights of 3 to 6 feet with local sets to 7 feet are expected.

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.

High Wind Warning issued January 7 at 1:35PM PST until January 8 at 8:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Wed January 7, 2026, 1:35 PM
Expires: Thu January 8, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Interstate 5 Corridor, Northern Ventura County Mountains, Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range, and Southern Ventura County Mountains. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines and recently saturated soils will increase this risk. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of blowing snow and low visibilities may impact Frazier Park and the Tejon Pass.

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 January 7 at 1:35PM PST until January 10 at 1:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Wed January 7, 2026, 1:35 PM
Expires: Thu January 8, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...North shifting northeast winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern San Gabriel Mountains, Santa Susana Mountains, and Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor. * WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to 1 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines and recently saturated soils will increase this risk. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

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.

Wind Advisory issued January 7 at 1:35PM PST until January 10 at 1:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Wed January 7, 2026, 1:35 PM
Expires: Thu January 8, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...North shifting northeast winds, 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Winds strongest in the hills. * WHERE...Calabasas and Agoura Hills, Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area, Malibu Coast, Santa Clarita Valley, Southeastern Ventura County Valleys, and Western San Fernando Valley. * WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to 1 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result, and recently saturated soils will increase the risk of downed trees.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Freeze Watch issued January 7 at 1:35PM PST until January 9 at 9:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Wed January 7, 2026, 1:35 PM
Expires: Thu January 8, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 possible. * WHERE...Cuyama Valley, Eastern Antelope Valley Foothills, and Ojai Valley. * WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...May be extended through Saturday morning.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Wind Advisory issued January 7 at 1:35PM PST until January 8 at 8:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Wed January 7, 2026, 1:35 PM
Expires: Thu January 8, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern San Fernando Valley, Lake Casitas, Los Angeles County Beaches, Los Angeles County Inland Coast including Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles County San Gabriel Valley, Palos Verdes Hills, and Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 8 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result, and recently saturated soils will increase the risk of downed trees.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Beach Hazards Statement issued January 8 at 2:03AM PST until January 9 at 9:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Thu January 8, 2026, 2:03 AM
Expires: Thu January 8, 2026, 2:15 PM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf expected. * WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...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...Surf heights of 3 to 6 feet with local sets to 7 feet are expected.

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 January 8 at 12:37AM PST until January 9 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Thu January 8, 2026, 12:37 AM
Expires: Thu January 8, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected. * WHERE...Ventura County Beaches and Ventura County Inland Coast. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 AM PST Friday. * 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.

Freeze Watch issued January 8 at 12:37AM PST until January 9 at 9:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Thu January 8, 2026, 12:37 AM
Expires: Thu January 8, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 18 possible. * WHERE...Cuyama Valley, Eastern Antelope Valley Foothills, and Ojai Valley. * WHEN...From late tonight through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...May be extended through Saturday morning.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

High Wind Warning issued January 8 at 12:37AM PST until January 9 at 3:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Thu January 8, 2026, 12:37 AM
Expires: Thu January 8, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 3 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

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.

Wind Advisory issued January 8 at 12:37AM PST until January 10 at 1:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Thu January 8, 2026, 12:37 AM
Expires: Thu January 8, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...North shifting northeast winds, 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Winds strongest in the hills. * WHERE...Calabasas and Agoura Hills, Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area, Malibu Coast, Santa Clarita Valley, Southeastern Ventura County Valleys, and Western San Fernando Valley. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 1 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result, and recently saturated soils will increase the risk of downed trees. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wet soils will increase the likelihood of damage due to fallen trees.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

High Wind Warning issued January 8 at 12:37AM PST until January 10 at 1:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Thu January 8, 2026, 12:37 AM
Expires: Thu January 8, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...North shifting northeast winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern San Gabriel Mountains, Santa Susana Mountains, and Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 1 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines and recently saturated soils will increase this risk. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

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.

Wind Advisory issued January 8 at 12:37AM PST until January 8 at 8:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Thu January 8, 2026, 12:37 AM
Expires: Thu January 8, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern San Fernando Valley, Lake Casitas, Los Angeles County Beaches, Los Angeles County Inland Coast including Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles County San Gabriel Valley, Palos Verdes Hills, and Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 8 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result, and recently saturated soils will increase the risk of downed trees.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

High Wind Warning issued January 8 at 12:37AM PST until January 8 at 8:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Thu January 8, 2026, 12:37 AM
Expires: Thu January 8, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Interstate 5 Corridor, Northern Ventura County Mountains, Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range, and Southern Ventura County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines and recently saturated soils will increase this risk. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of blowing snow and low visibilities may impact Frazier Park and the Tejon Pass.

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.