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San Clemente Island

52 nm SW of Dana Point · 32°54.0′N 118°30.0′W · Updated Oct 31, 1:11 pm

Satellite sea surface temperature around San Clemente Island, October 2943 Fathom Spot181 Spot289 Spot277 Spot152 SpotMackerel Bank499 SpotThe Snail474 Spot381 SpotSan Clemente Island32°45′33°33°15′119°118°45′118°30′118°15′118°
Water temperature
71°FSatellite, October 29
Wind
4 kt from the NWForecast for 2 pm Sat
Nearest buoy
San Clemente Basin, 34 nm away72.7°F water · 4.3 ft @ 14 s waves · 2 kt WSW · Sat 12:40 pm
Water temp scale: 56°F (blue) to 78°F (red). Grey is cloud. Tap a nearby spot on the chart to open it.

Wind, next 3 days

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San Clemente IslandKnots, from71°46131819222203321

Wind in knots, arrow shows where it blows. NOAA GFS model forecast, Pacific time. Water temp from satellite, °F.

About San Clemente Island

San Clemente Island is an island about 52 nautical miles SW of Dana Point.

Its south and west sides see tuna in many seasons. Navy operations close parts of the water around the island at times, so check before you go.

Fishing out of Dana Point →

Distance from each harbor

HarborDistanceHeading
Dana Point52 nmSW
Newport52 nmSW
Long Beach53 nmSSW
San Diego65 nmW
Channel Islands84 nmSSE

Straight-line nautical miles from the harbor entrance. Your run may be longer around points and islands.

Nearby spots

The SoCal Bluewater app scores the water every morning and shows which spots in range of your harbor look best for tuna today, with the run and the weather worked out.

Not for navigation. Positions and distances are approximate; use proper charts and your plotter. Check current CDFW regulations before you go.