San Nicolas Island Water Temperature

Current sea surface temperature near San Nicolas Island, California, with what it means for getting in the water.

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Water temp now
66°F
Cool
San Nicolas Island, CA (067) buoy 46219, 23 mi away

66°F is cool water

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Sea temperature drives everything from what fish are biting to how long you can safely stay in. It lags the air by weeks, so a warm day doesn’t mean warm water. Check it before you swim, dive, or head out.

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