Station Name: SANTA YNEZ R A NARROWS NR LOMPOC CA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 200 feet

Nearest Address:
E Highway 246
Lompoc, CA 93436
Santa Barbara County

GPS Coordinates: 34.63609474, -120.424606

Nearby Water Temperatures

Beach Hazards Statement issued May 16 at 12:40PM PDT until May 18 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Sat May 16, 2026, 12:40 PM
Expires: Sat May 16, 2026, 9:30 PM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf expected. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast. * WHEN...From 3 PM PDT this afternoon through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor Beach erosion and isolated minor coastal flooding is possible. Most likely during the evening high tides (7pm to 11pm) on Saturday and Sunday.

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.

High Surf Advisory issued May 16 at 12:40PM PDT until May 18 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Sat May 16, 2026, 12:40 PM
Expires: Sat May 16, 2026, 9:30 PM

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 16 feet with dangerous rip currents. Largest on northwest facing beaches. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor Beach erosion and isolated minor coastal flooding is possible. Most likely during the evening high tides (7pm to 11pm) on Saturday and 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.

Beach Hazards Statement issued May 16 at 9:55PM PDT until May 18 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Sat May 16, 2026, 9:55 PM
Expires: Sun May 17, 2026, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf expected. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast. * WHEN...Through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor Beach erosion and isolated minor coastal flooding is possible. Most likely during the evening high tides (7pm to 11pm) on Saturday and Sunday.

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.

High Surf Advisory issued May 16 at 9:55PM PDT until May 18 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Sat May 16, 2026, 9:55 PM
Expires: Sun May 17, 2026, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 16 feet with dangerous rip currents. Largest on northwest facing beaches. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor Beach erosion and isolated minor coastal flooding is possible. Most likely during the evening high tides (7pm to 11pm) on Saturday and 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 Wind Warning issued May 16 at 9:02PM PDT until May 17 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Sat May 16, 2026, 9:02 PM
Expires: Sun May 17, 2026, 9:00 AM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Strongest during the overnight hours. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range, and Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind speeds may drop well below warning levels at times during the daytime hours.

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.