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 3 at 2:01AM PST until January 5 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Sat January 3, 2026, 2:01 AM
Expires: Sat January 3, 2026, 2:15 PM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf expected. Minor coastal flooding due to abnormally high tides between 7.0 and 7.5 feet and gusty southerly winds. * WHERE...Beaches and coasts of Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo Counties. * WHEN...Through Monday morning. * 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 8 am and 11 am. A High Surf Advisory will likely be needed for Sunday for the Central Coast and Ventura Coasts.

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 Surf Advisory issued January 3 at 11:43AM PST until January 5 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Sat January 3, 2026, 11:43 AM
Expires: Sat January 3, 2026, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet with dangerous rip currents. Minor coastal flooding due to abnormally high tides between 7.0 and 7.5 feet and gusty southerly winds. * WHERE...Ventura County Beaches. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Monday. * 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 8 am and 11 am. Surf is expected to build overnight and peak during the afternoon hours on 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.

Flood Advisory issued January 3 at 11:43AM PST until January 3 at 5:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Sat January 3, 2026, 11:43 AM
Expires: Sat January 3, 2026, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...North and west Ventura County. * WHEN...Until 500 PM PST. * IMPACTS...Flooded roadways and mud and rock slides. Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Dangerous flows over low-water crossings. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1137 AM PST, Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain with rates of 0.25 to 0.75 inches per hour ongoing or expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Ojai, Rose Valley, Lockwood Valley, La Conchita, Rincon Point, Highway 33, Meiners Oaks, Highway 33, Solimar Beach and Seacliff. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.