Water Temperature of the Pacific Ocean Near Gaviota, CA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 4:30 PM PST
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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: 62%
Feels Like: 60.1°F
Wind: NW 8.1 mph
Wind Gusts: 9.9 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 61°F
L: 45°F

Thu
H: 55°F
L: 49°F

Fri
H: 61°F
L: 42°F

Sat
H: 71°F
L: 43°F

Sun
H: 65°F
L: 49°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 40 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:47 AM
Sunset: 4:55 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 16 mins
Moon Transit: 11:20 AM
Moonset: 4:21 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:02 PM - 9:32 PM10:50 AM - 1:20 PM
Minor Periods
3:51 PM - 5:21 PM5:47 AM - 7:17 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
High Surf Advisory issued November 19 at 12:53AM PST until November 23 at 9:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Wed November 19, 2025, 12:53 AM
Expires: Wed November 19, 2025, 10:00 AM
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 12 to 16 feet with dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. * WHEN...From 9 PM Thursday to 9 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. Minor beach erosion and minor flooding of usually dry areas may occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor tidal overflows are possible from 8 AM to 1 PM Friday through Sunday.
Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks.
High Surf Advisory issued November 19 at 7:59AM PST until November 23 at 9:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Wed November 19, 2025, 7:59 AM
Expires: Wed November 19, 2025, 3:00 PM
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 12 to 16 feet with dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. * WHEN...From 9 PM Thursday to 9 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. Minor beach erosion and minor flooding of usually dry areas may occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor tidal overflows are possible from 8 AM to 1 PM Friday through Sunday.
Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks.
High Surf Advisory issued November 19 at 12:24PM PST until November 24 at 3:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Wed November 19, 2025, 12:24 PM
Expires: Thu November 20, 2025, 3:00 AM
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 12 to 16 feet with dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. * WHEN...From 3 PM Thursday to 3 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. Minor beach erosion and minor flooding of usually dry areas may occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor tidal overflows are possible from 8 AM to 1 PM Friday through Sunday.
Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 51.9°F
Average Humidity: 80%
Wind: 8.7 mph
UV Index: 0.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.9 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.76 μg/m3
Ozone: 45.12 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:47 AM
Sunset: 4:55 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 16 mins
Moon Transit: 11:20 AM
Moonset: 4:21 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:02 PM - 9:32 PM10:50 AM - 1:20 PM
Minor Periods
3:51 PM - 5:21 PM5:47 AM - 7:17 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 51.9°F
Average Humidity: 93%
Wind: 7.8 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.21 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.8 μg/m3
Ozone: 49.64 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:47 AM
Sunset: 4:55 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 15 mins
Moon Transit: 12:08 AM
Moonset: 4:59 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:51 PM - 10:21 PM11:38 AM - 2:08 PM
Minor Periods
4:29 PM - 5:59 PM6:45 AM - 8:15 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 51.7°F
Average Humidity: 80%
Wind: 9.8 mph
UV Index: 0.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.67 μg/m3
Ozone: 46.28 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:47 AM
Sunset: 4:55 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 13 mins
Moon Transit: 1:00 PM
Moonset: 5:43 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:42 PM - 11:12 PM12:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Minor Periods
5:13 PM - 6:43 PM7:44 AM - 9:14 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 53.2°F
Average Humidity: 70%
Wind: 8.9 mph
UV Index: 0.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.86 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.83 μg/m3
Ozone: 41.96 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:48 AM
Sunset: 4:54 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 12 mins
Moon Transit: 1:51 PM
Moonset: 6:35 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 3.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:21 PM - 3:51 PM
Minor Periods
6:05 PM - 7:35 PM8:38 AM - 10:08 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 55°F
Average Humidity: 73%
Wind: 6.3 mph
UV Index: 0.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 14.52 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.71 μg/m3
Ozone: 29.38 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:48 AM
Sunset: 4:54 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 11 mins
Moon Transit: 2:43 PM
Moonset: 7:31 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 8.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM2:13 PM - 4:43 PM
Minor Periods
7:01 PM - 8:31 PM9:28 AM - 10:58 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
