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San Nicolas today: waves, weather and sun

Thursday, October 29, 2026 · local time (GMT+8) Thu, Oct 29 · GMT+8 C · No station nearby

Today, Thursday, October 29, in San Nicolas the sun rises at 5:56 am and sets at 5:27 pm: 11 h 31 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:09 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:01 am to 3:01 am and from 1:34 pm to 3:34 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is moderate, with 4.2 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the north-northwest (4 mph). Mainly clear, 88 °F.

Fishing

Fishing in San Nicolas today

Best time to fish

Solunar activity today: medium
6
Average day · 6 out of 10 1:30–3:30 pm Also 1:00–3:00 am and 5:30–6:30 am
  • Major period 1:34–3:34 pm
  • Steady pressure (29.91 inHg), light onshore wind (7 mph) and some swell (4.7 ft waves) to stir the water
  • Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters

Your day at a glance

The best window, 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm, combines a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 1:00 am to 3:00 am, with a major period and some swell. Also good from 5:30 am to 6:30 am, with sunrise and some swell.

We don't show the tide for San Nicolas, so it doesn't count in the rating.

Beach

Beach day in San Nicolas

Beach forecast, 7 days →

Is it a beach day?

3 good hours
6
Fair beach day · 6 out of 10 12:00–5:00 pm
  • Sunny
  • Onshore breeze (8 mph)
  • UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
  • Water at 86 °F (very warm)
  • Feels like 97 °F: very hot: drink water and find shade
  • Swim with care: 4.4 ft waves every 7 s; moderate rip current risk

Today, hour by hour

  • Swimming Use care · 4.4 ft

    4.4 ft waves every 7 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.

  • Water 86 °F

    Very warm: barely refreshing.

  • Sun & sunscreen UV 8 · SPF 50

    Max UV 8 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 11:00 am–12:00 pm (very high UV).

  • Wind 8 mph

    Onshore breeze (8 mph).

  • Tide & sand

    We don't show the tide for San Nicolas, so it doesn't count in the rating.

The best window, 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings sunshine, little wind and water at 86 °F, though with intense heat and some waves.

We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days

Beaches near San Nicolas

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Tides

Tides in San Nicolas

Tides in San Nicolas: not available yet

C · No station nearby

There is no tide station near San Nicolas, and we can't rely on the global tide model on this coast: for now we don't show its tide.

Meanwhile, see the tide in Talingaan · 3.8 mi

The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.

Sea and waves

The sea at San Nicolas

7-day waves

Sea stateSea state: moderate

Moderate Douglas 4 · gentle breeze, Beaufort 3
Waves 4.2 ft · 7.3 s from the north (8°)
Swell 4.2 ft · 6.1 s from the north
Current 0.3 mph toward the ENE

The waves you may find

  • Most commonMost common2.1 ft
  • Significant4.2 ft
  • Highest expectedHighest8.6 ft

One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 8.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 8.6 ft.

Wind on the coast and offshore

On the coast 4 mph NNW · gusts 10
Offshore (8.2 mi NW)Offshore 11 mph NNE · gusts 17

Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces west and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.

Cross-onshore Hourly wind →

Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days

Waves ease over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 5.1 ft with a period of 7 s, from the north (moderate).

Water temperature

Water temperature →
Water now86.2 °F
Today 85.6–86.4 °F air: 74 / 89 °F

Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.

Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.9 °F).

Water temperature →

Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 11:47 am (local time).

Surf

Surf in San Nicolas today

Surf hour by hour and 7 days →

Surf today

Fair
5
Fair · 5 out of 10 9:00 am–1:00 pm 2.2–3.4 ft Also 5:00–5:49 pm
  • 2.2–3.4 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
  • 4.1 ft swell at 6 s from the north, short: weak, messy waves
  • Almost no wind (3 mph): glassy water
Surf at the shore 2.2–3.4 ft average – sets
Swell 4.1 ft 6 s · N · 124 kJ
Wind 3 mph NNE · calm
Water and wetsuit 85.6 °F Boardshorts
  • Light: First light 5:33 am · sunrise 5:56 am · sunset 5:27 pm · last light 5:49 pm
  • Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
  • Water at 85.6 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
  • Energy: 124 kJ · Medium power

Today’s surf at a glance

The best window, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, has a good size and glassy water, though with a short-period swell. 5:00 pm to 5:49 pm can also work, with a good size, though with a short-period swell.

An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.

Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.

How it’s calculated · Next 7 days

Diving

Diving in San Nicolas today

Diving and snorkeling, 7 days →

Diving and snorkeling today

Likely visibility: fair
8
Good day · 8 out of 10 8:40–11:40 am
  • 4.1 ft swell at 6 s from the north: some surge on the bottom
  • Almost no wind
  • 0.2 mph current toward the east-northeast, weak (model)
  • Sun high: more light underwater
Swell 4.1 ft 6 s · from the N
Likely visibility Fair Snorkeling: poor
Water and suit 85.6 °F Shorty or a rash guard
Current 0.2 mph toward the ENE
  • Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
  • Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 5.7 ft at 7 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
  • Water at 85.6 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
  • Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
  • Night dive: dark from 5:49 pm. Waning gibbous (88%), rising at 8:09 pm: a bright night.

Your diving day at a glance

The best window, 8:40 am to 11:40 am, combines light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with some swell.

We don't have a reliable tide for San Nicolas, so slack water doesn't count in the rating.

Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.

How it works · Next 7 days

Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby

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Weather

Weather in San Nicolas

14-day weather

Now in San Nicolas

Now 88 °F Mainly clear · feels like 96 °F · 74 / 89 °F
Low / high
74 / 89 °F
Rain
0.00 in · 0%
Clouds
22%
Humidity
52%
Dew pointDew point
68 °F
Visibility
15 mi
UV indexUV
7 · high
Air qualityAir
Fair · 29
Saharan dust
No

Pressure and fishing

  • ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
  • → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
  • ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change

Steady now (−0.02 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.04 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.

Today, hour by hourHour by hour

Hourly weather Wind Surf

Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.

Time 12:00 am3:00 am6:00 am9:00 am12:00 pm3:00 pm6:00 pm9:00 pm
Sky ClearPartly cloudyOvercastPartly cloudyMainly clearClear skyClearClear
Temperature 78°75°75°82°88°88°85°82°
Wind (mph) 6 ENE6 E6 ENE5 ENE4 NNW7 NNW10 NNE9 NE
Gusts 1111111110121716
Waves 4.5 ft4.1 ft4.1 ft4.1 ft4.3 ft4.7 ft4.9 ft4.3 ft
Rain 0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in
  • 12:00 pm 88° 4 NNW 4.3 ft
  • 3:00 pm 88° 7 NNW 4.7 ft
  • 6:00 pm 85° 10 NNE 4.9 ft
  • 9:00 pm 82° 9 NE 4.3 ft
  • 12:00 am 80° 5 ENE 3.7 ft
  • 3:00 am 78° 4 E 3.3 ft
  • 6:00 am 79° 3 ESE 2.9 ft
  • 9:00 am 85° 0 N 2.7 ft

Next 14 daysComing days

Day Sky Low / high Max wind Max wave
Today · 29 Overcast 74 / 89 °F 10 mph NE 5.1 ft
Fri 30 Light drizzle 78 / 87 °F 9 mph N 3.7 ft
Sat 31 Overcast 77 / 91 °F 6 mph NE 3.2 ft
Sun 1 Light drizzle 78 / 85 °F 8 mph SW 2.8 ft
Mon 2 Light drizzle 78 / 86 °F 11 mph NW 2.2 ft
Tue 3 Clear sky 76 / 87 °F 9 mph SW 2.3 ft
Wed 4 Mainly clear 75 / 85 °F 6 mph SE 1.9 ft
Thu 5 Overcast 74 / 88 °F 11 mph NNE 2.9 ft
Fri 6 Overcast 76 / 91 °F 6 mph NE 3.2 ft
Sat 7 Partly cloudy 77 / 89 °F 9 mph N 3.7 ft
Sun 8 Partly cloudy 78 / 92 °F 12 mph NE 4.4 ft
Mon 9 Mainly clear 80 / 92 °F 14 mph NE 6.0 ft
Tue 10 Mainly clear 79 / 92 °F 12 mph NE 7.3 ft
Wed 11 Partly cloudy 76 / 90 °F 7 mph ENE 6.2 ft
  • Fri 30 Light drizzle 78° / 87° 3.7 ft
  • Sat 31 Overcast 77° / 91° 3.2 ft
  • Sun 1 Light drizzle 78° / 85° 2.8 ft
  • Mon 2 Light drizzle 78° / 86° 2.2 ft
  • Tue 3 Clear sky 76° / 87° 2.3 ft
  • Wed 4 Mainly clear 75° / 85° 1.9 ft
  • Thu 5 Overcast 74° / 88° 2.9 ft
See all 14 days →

Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore.

  • The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about temperature today. See the models →
  • Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, drier and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
  • Normal Today, normal highs for late October (88 °F). Climate by month →

Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 11:47 am (local time).

Sun

The sun in San Nicolas

Sunrise and sunset →

Sunrise and sunset

Rises 5:56 am in the ESE (104°)ESE
Sets 5:27 pm in the WSW (256°)WSW
  • First light 5:08 am
  • Full dark 6:15 pm
  • Civil dawn 5:33 am
  • Civil dusk 5:49 pm
  • Solar noon 11:41 am (58° high)
  • Daylight 11 h 31 min (−1 min)
  • Evening golden hour 4:57 pm
  • Full dark 6:15 pm

Golden hour and the day-night map

Morning golden hour5:56–6:25 am
Evening golden hour4:57–5:27 pm
San Nicolas

Today the sun is 92,343,662 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.

Moon and solunar

The moon in San Nicolas

The moon for 7 days →

Moon phase and position

Waning gibbous · 88% 88% illuminated · 18.5 days old New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 3:03 pm
Rises 8:09 pm in the ENE (61°)ENE
Sets 10:03 am tomorrow · in the WNW (299°) · set at 8:57 am
Transit 2:01 am overhead
Visible 13 h 54 min from 8:09 pm to 10:03 am

Today the moon is 226,493 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.

Solunar periods

Today's activity: medium
  • 1:01–3:01 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
  • 1:34–3:34 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
  • 8:27–9:27 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
  • 7:39–8:39 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity

According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.

Upcoming moon phases

2026 moon calendar →
  • Last quarter Mon, Nov 2 · 4:29 amNov 2 in 4 days
  • New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 3:03 pmNov 9 in 11 days
  • First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 7:48 pmNov 17 in 19 days
  • Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 10:54 pmNov 24 in 26 days

Perigee on October 29, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 27 to 29: they will be stronger than usual.

Place

Where to fish in San Nicolas

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San Nicolas at a glance

  • Town or city of about 34,237 people. Coordinates: 18.173° N, 120.595° E.
  • It is 1.7 mi south of Laoag, the main place in Ilocos. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Laoag.
  • Its coast faces west.

Questions about San NicolasQuestions

What time is sunset today in San Nicolas?

At 5:27 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:49 pm.

What time is sunrise tomorrow in San Nicolas?

At 5:56 am. First light comes at 5:08 am.

What phase is the moon today?

Waning gibbous, 88% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 3:03 pm.

When are the next spring tides?

From October 27 to 29, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.

What are today's solunar periods?

Major 1:01–3:01 am, Minor 8:27–9:27 am, Major 1:34–3:34 pm, Minor 7:39–8:39 pm. Today's activity is medium.

What's the weather like today in San Nicolas?

Overcast, from 74 °F to 89 °F, with a light breeze from the north-northwest (4 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.

How is the sea today in San Nicolas?

Moderate (Douglas 4): 4.2 ft waves with a period of 7.3 s from the north. The water is 86.2 °F.

When is the best time to visit San Nicolas?

The best time to visit San Nicolas is from January to February: highs of 85 °F to 87 °F, about 2 rainy days a month and 7 hours of sunshine a day.

Can I use this data for navigation?

No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.

Where this data comes from

Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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