Water Temperature of the Santa Ynez River in Lompoc, CA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Sunday, May 17, 2026, 10:45 AM PDT
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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
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Los Angeles River, Sherman Oaks, CA (116.3 mi)
Santa Monica Bay, Santa Monica, CA (118.1 mi)
Weather for Lompoc, California
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sun
H: 71°F
L: 48°F

Mon
H: 68°F
L: 48°F

Tue
H: 71°F
L: 50°F

Wed
H: 72°F
L: 51°F

Thu
H: 70°F
L: 48°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 46 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 7:59 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 2 mins
Moon Transit: 1:57 PM
Moonset: 9:42 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:27 PM - 3:57 PM
Minor Periods
9:12 PM - 10:42 PM5:48 AM - 7:18 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
High Surf Advisory issued May 17 at 9:02AM PDT until May 18 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Sun May 17, 2026, 9:02 AM
Expires: Sun May 17, 2026, 3:00 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) tonight.
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 17 at 9:02AM PDT until May 18 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Sun May 17, 2026, 9:02 AM
Expires: Sun May 17, 2026, 3:00 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...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) tonight.
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 May 17 at 1:02PM PDT until May 18 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Sun May 17, 2026, 1:02 PM
Expires: Mon May 18, 2026, 9:00 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) Sunday night.
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 17 at 1:02PM PDT until May 18 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Sun May 17, 2026, 1:02 PM
Expires: Mon May 18, 2026, 9:00 AM
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 15 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) Sunday night.
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
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.71 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.36 μg/m3
Ozone: 72 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 7:59 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 2 mins
Moon Transit: 1:57 PM
Moonset: 9:42 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:27 PM - 3:57 PM
Minor Periods
9:12 PM - 10:42 PM5:48 AM - 7:18 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.47 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.88 μg/m3
Ozone: 68.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 8:00 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 3 mins
Moon Transit: 3:04 PM
Moonset: 10:50 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM2:34 PM - 5:04 PM
Minor Periods
10:20 PM - 11:50 PM6:48 AM - 8:18 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.5 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.73 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.16 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 8:01 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 5 mins
Moon Transit: 4:10 PM
Moonset: 11:47 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM3:40 PM - 6:10 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM7:58 AM - 9:28 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.77 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.57 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 8:02 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 6 mins
Moon Transit: 5:11 PM
Moonset: 12:47 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 14.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM4:41 PM - 7:11 PM
Minor Periods
9:11 AM - 10:41 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.19 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.7 μg/m3
Ozone: 67.46 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 8:02 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 8 mins
Moon Transit: 6:07 PM
Moonset: 12:34 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 23.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:57 AM - 3:27 AM5:37 PM - 8:07 PM
Minor Periods
10:24 AM - 11:54 AM12:04 AM - 1:34 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
