Water Temperature of the Pacific Ocean Near Gaviota, CA

Current Water Temperature

70.3°F 21.3°C
Comfortable Ideal for Swimming
70.3°F
Frigid < 50°F
Cold 50°–60°
Cool 60°–70°
Comfortable 70°–80°
Warm 80°+

Pleasant and refreshing. Ideal for recreational swimming, triathlons, and active water recreation without thermal gear.

Measurement Time: Sunday, November 8, 2026, 4:00 PM PST

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Local Points of Interest

Santa Barbara Channel; Point Conception; San Miguel Island; Channel Islands

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Pacific Ocean

Station Name: WEST SANTA BARBARA 38 NM West of Santa Barbara, CA
Station Type: Other
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Gaviota, CA 93117
Santa Barbara County

GPS Coordinates: 34.274, -120.468

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Los Angeles River, Encino, CA (112.7 mi)
Santa Monica Bay, Santa Monica, CA (114 mi)
Los Angeles River, Sherman Oaks, CA (114.6 mi)

Weather Near Gaviota, California

Current Weather

60.8°F
Clear
Conditions: Clear
Humidity: 74%
Feels Like: 61.2°F
Wind: NNE 2.2 mph
Wind Gusts: 6.7 mph
Pressure: 30.01 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 0

Weather Forecast

Sunny
Sun
H: 79°F
L: 52°F
Cloudy
Mon
H: 79°F
L: 54°F
Sunny
Tue
H: 81°F
L: 53°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

PM2.5
11 μg/m³
Good
PM10
15.6 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
43 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
19.1 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.7 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
199 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 34m daylight
Sunrise 6:29 AM
Solar Noon 11:45 AM
Sunset 5:02 PM
Moon
New • 0%
Moonrise 6:01 AM
Transit 11:16 AM
Moonset 4:27 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:46 AM - 1:16 PM
11:10 PM - 1:40 AM

Minor Periods

5:31 AM - 7:01 AM
3:57 PM - 5:27 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5

Small Craft Advisory issued November 8 at 2:51PM PST until November 10 at 3:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Sun November 8, 2026, 2:51 PM
Expires: Sun November 8, 2026, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions. * WHERE...Portions of the coastal waters of southwest California. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX) for more.


Small Craft Advisory issued November 8 at 2:14AM PST until November 10 at 3:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Sun November 8, 2026, 2:14 AM
Expires: Tue November 10, 2026, 2:00 AM

* WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions. * WHERE...Portions of the coastal waters of southwest California. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX) for more.
Sunday, November 8, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 64.2°F
Average Humidity: 61%
Chance of Rain: 5%
Wind: 6.7 mph
UV Index: 4.2

Astronomical

Sun
10h 34m daylight
Sunrise 6:29 AM
Solar Noon 11:45 AM
Sunset 5:02 PM
Moon
New • 0%
Moonrise 6:01 AM
Transit 11:16 AM
Moonset 4:27 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:46 AM - 1:16 PM
11:10 PM - 1:40 AM

Minor Periods

5:31 AM - 7:01 AM
3:57 PM - 5:27 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
Monday, November 9, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Cloudy
Average Temperature: 64.7°F
Average Humidity: 54%
Chance of Rain: 5%
Wind: 7.2 mph
UV Index: 4.1

Astronomical

Sun
10h 32m daylight
Sunrise 6:30 AM
Solar Noon 11:45 AM
Sunset 5:02 PM
Moon
New • 2%
Moonrise 7:03 AM
Transit 12:05 PM
Moonset 5:03 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 2:30 AM
11:35 AM - 2:05 PM

Minor Periods

6:33 AM - 8:03 AM
4:33 PM - 6:03 PM
Action Rating:
Peak Action 5/5
Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 65.4°F
Average Humidity: 45%
Chance of Rain: 2%
Wind: 6.5 mph
UV Index: 4

Astronomical

Sun
10h 30m daylight
Sunrise 6:31 AM
Solar Noon 11:45 AM
Sunset 5:01 PM
Moon
New • 0%
Moonrise 8:03 AM
Transit 12:55 PM
Moonset 5:45 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 2:30 AM
12:25 PM - 2:55 PM

Minor Periods

7:33 AM - 9:03 AM
5:15 PM - 6:45 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
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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