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 1 at 1:48PM PST until January 4 at 1:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Thu January 1, 2026, 1:48 PM
Expires: Fri January 2, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf expected. Minor coastal overflows possible due to abnormally high tides between 6.7 and 7.5 feet and gusty southerly winds. * WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, San Luis Obispo County Beaches, Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches, Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon. * 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 7 am and 8 am Friday, shifting to between 9 am and 10 am by Sunday. There is a moderate chance for Coastal Flood Advisories and/or High Surf Advisories to be issued for this weekend as another storm system may generate strong winds accompanied by a larger swell.

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.

Beach Hazards Statement issued January 2 at 1:06AM PST until January 4 at 1:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Fri January 2, 2026, 1:06 AM
Expires: Fri January 2, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf expected. Minor coastal overflows possible due to abnormally high tides between 7.0 and 7.5 feet and gusty southerly winds. * WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, San Luis Obispo County Beaches, Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches, Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon. * 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 7 am and 8 am Friday, shifting to between 9 am and 10 am by Sunday. There is a moderate chance for Coastal Flood Advisories and/or High Surf Advisories to be issued for this weekend as another storm system will likely generate strong winds accompanied by a larger swell.

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 2 at 1:00AM PST until January 3 at 6:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Fri January 2, 2026, 1:00 AM
Expires: Fri January 2, 2026, 1:00 PM

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Northern Ventura County Mountains, Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, and Southern Ventura County Mountains. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 6 PM PST Saturday. * 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.