Station Name: EAST SANTA BARBARA - 12NM Southwest of Santa Barbara, CA
Station Type: Other
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
Santa Barbara County

GPS Coordinates: 34.241, -119.839

Nearby Water Temperatures

Wind Advisory issued January 7 at 1:59AM PST until January 8 at 9:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Wed January 7, 2026, 1:59 AM
Expires: Wed January 7, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches, Santa Barbara County Inland Central Coast, and Santa Ynez Valley. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 9 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wet soils will increase the likelihood of damage due to fallen trees.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Wind Advisory issued January 7 at 1:59AM PST until January 8 at 9:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Wed January 7, 2026, 1:59 AM
Expires: Wed January 7, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 9 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wet soils will increase the likelihood of damage due to fallen trees.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Wind Advisory issued January 7 at 1:59AM PST until January 8 at 9:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Wed January 7, 2026, 1:59 AM
Expires: Wed January 7, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 9 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wet soils will increase the likelihood of damage due to fallen trees.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Wind Advisory issued January 7 at 1:59AM PST until January 8 at 2:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Wed January 7, 2026, 1:59 AM
Expires: Wed January 7, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 2 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wet soils will increase the likelihood of damage due to fallen trees.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

High Surf Advisory issued January 7 at 9:21AM PST until January 9 at 9:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Wed January 7, 2026, 9:21 AM
Expires: Thu January 8, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 15 feet with dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. * WHEN...From 4 AM Thursday to 9 PM PST Friday. * 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.

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.

Wind Advisory issued January 7 at 1:59AM PST until January 8 at 9:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Wed January 7, 2026, 1:59 AM
Expires: Wed January 7, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Calabasas and Agoura Hills, Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area, Malibu Coast, Santa Clarita Valley, Santa Susana Mountains, Southeastern Ventura County Valleys, and Western San Fernando Valley. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 9 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wet soils will increase the likelihood of damage due to fallen trees.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

High Wind Warning issued January 7 at 1:59AM PST until January 8 at 2:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Wed January 7, 2026, 1:59 AM
Expires: Wed January 7, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...Northwest to north winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Interstate 5 Corridor, Northern Ventura County Mountains, and Southern Ventura County Mountains. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 2 PM PST Thursday. * 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...Wet soils will increase the likelihood of damage due to fallen trees.

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.

Beach Hazards Statement issued January 7 at 9:21AM PST until January 9 at 9:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Wed January 7, 2026, 9:21 AM
Expires: Thu January 8, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf expected. * WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...From late tonight through Friday evening. * 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...Surf heights of 3 to 6 feet with local sets to 7 feet are 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.