Water Temperature of the Pacific Ocean Near Gaviota, CA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 8:30 PM PDT
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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 / 0 meters
Nearest Address:
Offshore
Gaviota, CA 93117
Santa Barbara County
GPS Coordinates: 34.274, -120.468
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Weather Near Gaviota, California
Current Weather

Humidity: 100%
Feels Like: 52.4°F
Wind: NNW 5.8 mph
Wind Gusts: 12.2 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 76°F
L: 50°F

Thu
H: 78°F
L: 48°F

Fri
H: 79°F
L: 48°F

Sat
H: 75°F
L: 50°F

Sun
H: 74°F
L: 53°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.81 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.22 μg/m3
Ozone: 65 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:04 PM
Sunset: 8:18 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 27 mins
Moon Transit: 1:30 PM
Moonset: 9:11 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:17 PM - 11:47 PM1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Minor Periods
8:41 PM - 10:11 PM5:16 AM - 6:46 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 24 at 12:49PM PDT until June 26 at 1:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Tue June 24, 2025, 12:49 PM
Expires: Wed June 25, 2025, 3:00 AM
* WHAT...Abnormally high tides around 7 feet are expected in between 6 PM and 11 PM each night. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...From 6 PM PDT this evening through late Wednesday night, focused during the evening high tide. * IMPACTS...Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at beach and harbor areas that is uncommon with normal tidal ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is also possible. No significant damage is expected.
Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks.
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 24 at 12:49PM PDT until June 26 at 1:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Tue June 24, 2025, 12:49 PM
Expires: Wed June 25, 2025, 3:00 AM
* WHAT...Abnormally high tides around 7 feet are expected in between 6 PM and 11 PM each night. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...From 6 PM PDT this evening through late Wednesday night, focused during the evening high tide. * IMPACTS...Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at beach and harbor areas that is uncommon with normal tidal ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is also possible. No significant damage is expected.
Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks.
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 24 at 12:49PM PDT until June 26 at 1:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Tue June 24, 2025, 12:49 PM
Expires: Wed June 25, 2025, 3:00 AM
* WHAT...Abnormally high tides around 7 feet are expected in between 6 PM and 11 PM each night. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...From 6 PM PDT this evening through late Wednesday night, focused during the evening high tide. * IMPACTS...Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at beach and harbor areas that is uncommon with normal tidal ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is also possible. No significant damage is expected.
Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks.
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 24 at 12:49PM PDT until June 26 at 1:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Tue June 24, 2025, 12:49 PM
Expires: Wed June 25, 2025, 3:00 AM
* WHAT...Abnormally high tides around 7 feet are expected in between 6 PM and 11 PM each night. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...From 6 PM PDT this evening through late Wednesday night, focused during the evening high tide. * IMPACTS...Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at beach and harbor areas that is uncommon with normal tidal ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is also possible. No significant damage is expected.
Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks.
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 24 at 12:49PM PDT until June 26 at 1:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Tue June 24, 2025, 12:49 PM
Expires: Wed June 25, 2025, 3:00 AM
* WHAT...Abnormally high tides around 7 feet are expected in between 6 PM and 11 PM each night. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...From 6 PM PDT this evening through late Wednesday night, focused during the evening high tide. * IMPACTS...Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at beach and harbor areas that is uncommon with normal tidal ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is also possible. No significant damage is expected.
Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 59.7°F
Average Humidity: 77%
Wind: 11.9 mph
UV Index: 2.5
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.02 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.89 μg/m3
Ozone: 53.24 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:04 PM
Sunset: 8:18 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 27 mins
Moon Transit: 1:30 PM
Moonset: 9:11 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:17 PM - 11:47 PM1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Minor Periods
8:41 PM - 10:11 PM5:16 AM - 6:46 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 59.8°F
Average Humidity: 74%
Wind: 11.9 mph
UV Index: 2.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.38 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.2 μg/m3
Ozone: 44.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:04 PM
Sunset: 8:18 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 26 mins
Moon Transit: 2:31 PM
Moonset: 10:00 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM2:01 PM - 4:31 PM
Minor Periods
9:30 PM - 11:00 PM6:26 AM - 7:56 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 61.7°F
Average Humidity: 72%
Wind: 8.5 mph
UV Index: 2.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.78 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.48 μg/m3
Ozone: 38.52 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:05 PM
Sunset: 8:18 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 26 mins
Moon Transit: 3:27 PM
Moonset: 10:39 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM2:57 PM - 5:27 PM
Minor Periods
10:09 PM - 11:39 PM7:37 AM - 9:07 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 61.7°F
Average Humidity: 72%
Wind: 8.1 mph
UV Index: 2.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 17.48 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.22 μg/m3
Ozone: 32.31 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:05 PM
Sunset: 8:18 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 26 mins
Moon Transit: 4:18 PM
Moonset: 11:11 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 6.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM3:48 PM - 6:18 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM8:45 AM - 10:15 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 61°F
Average Humidity: 65%
Wind: 8.7 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:05 PM
Sunset: 8:18 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 25 mins
Moon Transit: 5:03 PM
Moonset: 12:11 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 13.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM4:33 PM - 7:03 PM
Minor Periods
9:50 AM - 11:20 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5