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

Extreme Heat Warning issued March 18 at 1:06PM PDT until March 20 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Wed March 18, 2026, 1:06 PM
Expires: Fri March 20, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures in the 90s to near 100 expected. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Mountains, Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, Santa Lucia Mountains, Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range, and Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness for anyone, especially for the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Warm overnight low temperatures will contribute to the heat risk, especially in the mountain and foothill locations.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Heat Advisory issued March 18 at 1:06PM PDT until March 20 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Wed March 18, 2026, 1:06 PM
Expires: Fri March 20, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Hot conditions with high temperatures in the 80s and 90s expected. * WHERE...Cuyama Valley, San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys, and Southern Salinas Valley. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk for heat illness for sensitive populations including the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Warm overnight low temperatures will contribute to the heat risk, especially in the mountain and foothill locations.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Heat Advisory issued March 18 at 1:06PM PDT until March 20 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Wed March 18, 2026, 1:06 PM
Expires: Fri March 20, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Hot conditions with high temperatures in the 80s and 90s expected. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches, San Luis Obispo County Inland Central Coast, Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches, Santa Barbara County Inland Central Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, and Santa Ynez Valley. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk for heat illness for sensitive populations including the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Warm overnight low temperatures will contribute to the heat risk, especially in the mountain and foothill locations.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Heat Advisory issued March 18 at 1:06PM PDT until March 20 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Wed March 18, 2026, 1:06 PM
Expires: Fri March 20, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Hot conditions with high temperatures between 80 and 90 expected. * WHERE...San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands and Santa Cruz and Anacapa Islands. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk for heat illness for sensitive populations including the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Warm overnight low temperatures will contribute to the heat risk, especially in the mountain and foothill locations.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.