Water Temperature of the Pacific Ocean Near Gaviota, CA

Current Water Temperature

54.7°F

Measurement Time: Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 8:30 PM PST

Temperature Locations

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Local Points of Interest

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

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

Nearby Water Temperatures

Pacific Ocean, Lompoc, CA (21.6 mi)
Santa Ynez River, Lompoc, CA (25.1 mi)
Santa Ynez River, Solvang, CA (28.3 mi)
Santa Ynez River, Santa Ynez, CA (33.1 mi)
Hilton Canyon Creek, Santa Ynez, CA (34.9 mi)
Santa Ynez River, Santa Ynez, CA (34.9 mi)
Pacific Ocean, Santa Barbara, CA (36 mi)
Pacific Ocean, Santa Cruz Island, CA (62.4 mi)
San Luis Obispo Bay, Avila Beach, CA (63.9 mi)
Pacific Ocean, Santa Maria, CA (67.8 mi)
Pacific Ocean, San Nicolas Island, CA (80.5 mi)
Pacific Ocean, Santa Monica, CA (89 mi)
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

55°F
Clear
Clear
50.8°F
55°F
83%
NNW 16.6 mph
30.4 mph
52°F
48.2°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1018 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Wed
H: 74°F
L: 52°F
Sunny
Thu
H: 70°F
L: 46°F
Sunny
Fri
H: 72°F
L: 43°F
Sunny
Sat
H: 77°F
L: 46°F
Sunny
Sun
H: 73°F
L: 49°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.45 μg/m3
PM10: 17.65 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 164.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 69 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:27 AM
Sun Transit: 12:13 AM
Sunset: 6:01 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 34 mins
Moonrise: 7:35 PM
Moon Transit: 12:51 AM
Moonset: 6:59 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 98.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:21 AM - 2:51 AM
8:31 AM - 11:01 AM

Minor Periods

7:05 PM - 8:35 PM
6:29 AM - 7:59 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Wind Advisory issued March 4 at 11:23AM PST until March 5 at 9:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Wed March 4, 2026, 11:23 AM
Expires: Thu March 5, 2026, 2:00 AM

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range, and Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 9 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.


Wind Advisory issued March 4 at 11:23AM PST until March 5 at 9:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Wed March 4, 2026, 11:23 AM
Expires: Thu March 5, 2026, 2:00 AM

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected. * WHERE...Lake Casitas, Ojai Valley, and Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 9 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.


High Wind Warning issued March 4 at 11:23AM PST until March 5 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Wed March 4, 2026, 11:23 AM
Expires: Thu March 5, 2026, 2:00 AM

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Interstate 5 Corridor, Northern Ventura County Mountains, Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, and Southern Ventura County Mountains. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.


Wind Advisory issued March 4 at 11:23AM PST until March 5 at 2:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Wed March 4, 2026, 11:23 AM
Expires: Thu March 5, 2026, 2:00 AM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches and Santa Barbara County Inland Central Coast. * WHEN...Until 2 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
73.8°F
52°F
60.2°F
81%
0 in
0%
0%
20.6 mph
1.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 10.49 μg/m3
PM10: 12.42 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 155.65 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.5 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.67 μg/m3
Ozone: 53.76 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:27 AM
Sun Transit: 12:13 AM
Sunset: 6:01 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 34 mins
Moonrise: 7:35 PM
Moon Transit: 12:51 AM
Moonset: 6:59 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 98.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:21 AM - 2:51 AM
8:31 AM - 11:01 AM

Minor Periods

7:05 PM - 8:35 PM
6:29 AM - 7:59 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Thursday, March 5, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
70.3°F
45.7°F
56°F
65%
0 in
0%
0%
17.4 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.81 μg/m3
PM10: 12.09 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 151.89 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.88 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:26 AM
Sun Transit: 12:13 AM
Sunset: 6:02 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 36 mins
Moonrise: 8:36 PM
Moon Transit: 1:34 AM
Moonset: 7:24 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 94.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:04 AM - 3:34 AM
9:14 AM - 11:44 AM

Minor Periods

8:06 PM - 9:36 PM
6:54 AM - 8:24 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Friday, March 6, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
72°F
43.2°F
55.2°F
64%
0 in
0%
0%
11.6 mph
4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.25 μg/m3
PM10: 19.83 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 165.77 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.87 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.62 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.32 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:24 AM
Sun Transit: 12:13 AM
Sunset: 6:03 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 38 mins
Moonrise: 9:35 PM
Moon Transit: 2:16 AM
Moonset: 7:50 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 87.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:46 AM - 4:16 AM
9:57 AM - 12:27 AM

Minor Periods

9:05 PM - 10:35 PM
7:20 AM - 8:50 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, March 7, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
76.6°F
45.9°F
57.7°F
53%
0 in
0%
0%
9.8 mph
4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.34 μg/m3
PM10: 14.11 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 169.65 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.23 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.57 μg/m3
Ozone: 67.4 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:23 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 6:03 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 40 mins
Moonrise: 10:36 PM
Moon Transit: 3:00 AM
Moonset: 8:19 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 79.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:30 AM - 5:00 AM
10:41 AM - 1:11 PM

Minor Periods

10:06 PM - 11:36 PM
7:49 AM - 9:19 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, March 8, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
73°F
49°F
57.8°F
53%
0 in
0%
0%
12.5 mph
4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.44 μg/m3
PM10: 20.58 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 180.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.27 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.46 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.38 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:22 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 6:04 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 42 mins
Moonrise: 11:35 PM
Moon Transit: 3:45 AM
Moonset: 8:50 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 69.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:15 AM - 5:45 AM
11:27 AM - 1:57 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
8:20 AM - 9:50 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 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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