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

Current Water Temperature

60.8°F

Measurement Time: Friday, January 9, 2026, 12:26 PM PST

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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

63°F
Sunny
Sunny
63°F
61.9°F
23%
N 4.9 mph
7.3 mph
61.9°F
37.8°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1027 mbar
0.2

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Fri
H: 68°F
L: 42°F
Sunny
Sat
H: 69°F
L: 47°F
Sunny
Sun
H: 72°F
L: 51°F
Sunny
Mon
H: 68°F
L: 48°F
Sunny
Tue
H: 69°F
L: 59°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.35 μg/m3
PM10: 6.05 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 189.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 16.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 43 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:04 AM
Sun Transit: 12:06 AM
Sunset: 5:10 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 6 mins
Moonrise: 12:04 AM
Moon Transit: 5:04 AM
Moonset: 10:57 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 57.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:34 AM - 7:04 AM
12:49 AM - 3:19 PM

Minor Periods

10:27 AM - 11:57 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Beach Hazards Statement issued January 9 at 1:44AM PST until January 9 at 9:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Fri January 9, 2026, 1:44 AM
Expires: Fri January 9, 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 this 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.


Freeze Warning issued January 9 at 12:40AM PST until January 9 at 9:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Fri January 9, 2026, 12:40 AM
Expires: Fri January 9, 2026, 9:00 AM

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected. * WHERE...Cuyama Valley, Eastern Antelope Valley Foothills, Ojai Valley, and Santa Ynez Valley. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.


Wind Advisory issued January 9 at 12:40AM PST until January 11 at 1:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Fri January 9, 2026, 12:40 AM
Expires: Fri January 9, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. 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...Until 1 PM PST Sunday. * 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.


Wind Advisory issued January 9 at 12:40AM PST until January 11 at 1:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Fri January 9, 2026, 12:40 AM
Expires: Fri January 9, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Central Ventura County Valleys, Ventura County Beaches, and Ventura County Inland Coast. * WHEN...Until 1 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * 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 9 at 12:40AM PST until January 11 at 1:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Fri January 9, 2026, 12:40 AM
Expires: Fri January 9, 2026, 3:00 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...Until 1 PM PST Sunday. * 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...Wet soils will increase the likelihood of damage due to fallen trees.

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 9 at 12:40AM PST until January 11 at 1:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Fri January 9, 2026, 12:40 AM
Expires: Fri January 9, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, north winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For the Wind Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Interstate 5 Corridor, Northern Ventura County Mountains, and Southern Ventura County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 1 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Risk is increased due to recently saturated soils. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * 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 9 at 12:40AM PST until January 9 at 3:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Fri January 9, 2026, 12:40 AM
Expires: Fri January 9, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PST this afternoon. * 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...Wet soils will increase the likelihood of damage due to fallen trees.

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.


Friday, January 9, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
67.6°F
41.5°F
51.2°F
51%
0 in
0%
0%
9.2 mph
0.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.99 μg/m3
PM10: 7.72 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 201.41 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.99 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.11 μg/m3
Ozone: 61.08 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:04 AM
Sun Transit: 12:06 AM
Sunset: 5:10 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 6 mins
Moonrise: 12:04 AM
Moon Transit: 5:04 AM
Moonset: 10:57 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 57.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:34 AM - 7:04 AM
12:49 AM - 3:19 PM

Minor Periods

10:27 AM - 11:57 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Saturday, January 10, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
68.7°F
46.6°F
55.8°F
40%
0 in
0%
0%
9.2 mph
0.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.67 μg/m3
PM10: 5.75 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 205.13 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.78 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.19 μg/m3
Ozone: 58.6 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:04 AM
Sun Transit: 12:07 AM
Sunset: 5:11 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 7 mins
Moonrise: 12:01 AM
Moon Transit: 5:45 AM
Moonset: 11:23 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 46.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:15 AM - 7:45 AM
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Minor Periods

10:53 AM - 12:23 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, January 11, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
71.6°F
51.4°F
58.7°F
44%
0 in
0%
0%
8.7 mph
0.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.43 μg/m3
PM10: 5.12 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 218.65 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.64 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.01 μg/m3
Ozone: 62.08 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:04 AM
Sun Transit: 12:07 AM
Sunset: 5:12 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 8 mins
Moonrise: 12:58 AM
Moon Transit: 6:27 AM
Moonset: 11:50 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 35.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:57 AM - 8:27 AM
2:12 PM - 4:42 PM

Minor Periods

11:20 AM - 12:50 AM
12:28 AM - 1:58 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Monday, January 12, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
68.4°F
48.2°F
58.5°F
49%
0 in
0%
0%
7.8 mph
0.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.95 μg/m3
PM10: 5.7 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 200.05 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.09 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.89 μg/m3
Ozone: 62.08 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:03 AM
Sun Transit: 12:07 AM
Sunset: 5:12 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 9 mins
Moonrise: 1:56 AM
Moon Transit: 7:11 AM
Moonset: 12:21 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 25.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:41 AM - 9:11 AM
2:57 PM - 5:27 PM

Minor Periods

11:51 AM - 1:21 PM
1:26 AM - 2:56 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
69.4°F
59.1°F
63.2°F
40%
0 in
0%
0%
7.6 mph
0.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.19 μg/m3
PM10: 7.02 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 185.26 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 14.81 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.93 μg/m3
Ozone: 52 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:03 AM
Sun Transit: 12:08 AM
Sunset: 5:13 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 10 mins
Moonrise: 2:55 AM
Moon Transit: 7:57 AM
Moonset: 12:56 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 15.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:27 AM - 9:57 AM
3:44 PM - 6:14 PM

Minor Periods

12:26 AM - 1:56 PM
2:25 AM - 3:55 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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