Water Temperature of the Pacific Ocean Near Santa Barbara, CA

Current Water Temperature

59.7°F

Measurement Time: Monday, January 12, 2026, 4:30 PM PST

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Local Points of Interest

Channel Islands National Park

Pacific Ocean

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

Hilton Canyon Creek, Santa Ynez, CA (25 mi)
Santa Ynez River, Santa Ynez, CA (25.5 mi)
Santa Ynez River, Santa Ynez, CA (26.4 mi)
Santa Ynez River, Solvang, CA (29.5 mi)
Pacific Ocean, Gaviota, CA (36 mi)
Pacific Ocean, Santa Cruz Island, CA (36.2 mi)
Santa Ynez River, Lompoc, CA (43.1 mi)
Pacific Ocean, Lompoc, CA (55.6 mi)
Pacific Ocean, Santa Monica, CA (56.5 mi)
Pacific Ocean, San Nicolas Island, CA (70.6 mi)
Los Angeles River, Encino, CA (76.8 mi)
Santa Monica Bay, Santa Monica, CA (78.3 mi)
Los Angeles River, Sherman Oaks, CA (78.6 mi)
San Luis Obispo Bay, Avila Beach, CA (82.5 mi)
Los Angeles Harbor, Los Angeles, CA (96.7 mi)

Weather Near Santa Barbara, California

Current Weather

70°F
Sunny
Sunny
70°F
66°F
23%
W 4 mph
5.5 mph
65.2°F
56°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1021 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Mon
H: 73°F
L: 52°F
Sunny
Tue
H: 72°F
L: 54°F
Sunny
Wed
H: 76°F
L: 62°F
Sunny
Thu
H: 70°F
L: 58°F
Sunny
Fri
H: 72°F
L: 55°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.45 μg/m3
PM10: 7.15 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 170.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 41 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:06 AM
Sun Transit: 12:07 AM
Sunset: 5:10 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 4 mins
Moonrise: 1:58 AM
Moon Transit: 7:11 AM
Moonset: 12:18 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 25.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:41 AM - 9:11 AM
2:57 PM - 5:27 PM

Minor Periods

11:48 AM - 1:18 PM
1:28 AM - 2:58 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

High Surf Advisory issued January 12 at 12:02AM PST until January 13 at 9:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Mon January 12, 2026, 12:02 AM
Expires: Mon January 12, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet with dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Tuesday. * 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.


High Surf Advisory issued January 12 at 8:03AM PST until January 13 at 9:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Mon January 12, 2026, 8:03 AM
Expires: Tue January 13, 2026, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet with dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Tuesday. * 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 12 at 6:25AM PST until January 12 at 1:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Mon January 12, 2026, 6:25 AM
Expires: Mon January 12, 2026, 1:00 PM

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Santa Susana Mountains and Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor. * WHEN...Until 1 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

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


Wind Advisory issued January 12 at 6:25AM PST until January 12 at 1:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Mon January 12, 2026, 6:25 AM
Expires: Mon January 12, 2026, 1:00 PM

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...Central Ventura County Valleys and Ventura County Inland Coast. * WHEN...Until 1 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

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


Wind Advisory issued January 12 at 6:25AM PST until January 12 at 1:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Mon January 12, 2026, 6:25 AM
Expires: Mon January 12, 2026, 1:00 PM

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area. * WHEN...Until 1 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

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


Wind Advisory issued January 12 at 6:25AM PST until January 12 at 1:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Mon January 12, 2026, 6:25 AM
Expires: Mon January 12, 2026, 1:00 PM

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Calabasas and Agoura Hills, Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area, Malibu Coast, Santa Clarita Valley, Southeastern Ventura County Valleys, and Western San Fernando Valley. * WHEN...Until 1 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

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


Wind Advisory issued January 12 at 1:39PM PST until January 14 at 2:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Mon January 12, 2026, 1:39 PM
Expires: Tue January 13, 2026, 2:30 PM

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...Malibu Coast and Ventura County Inland Coast. * WHEN...Until 2 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

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


Wind Advisory issued January 12 at 1:39PM PST until January 14 at 2:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Mon January 12, 2026, 1:39 PM
Expires: Tue January 13, 2026, 2:30 PM

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...Most valleys of Ventura and western Los Angeles Counties. * WHEN...Until 2 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional Wind Advisories are likely for later in the week.

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


Wind Advisory issued January 12 at 1:39PM PST until January 14 at 2:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Mon January 12, 2026, 1:39 PM
Expires: Tue January 13, 2026, 2:30 PM

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Isolated gusts to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Most mountains of Ventura and Los Angeles Counties. * WHEN...Until 2 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional Wind Advisories are likely for later in the week.

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


Wind Advisory issued January 12 at 1:39PM PST until January 14 at 2:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Mon January 12, 2026, 1:39 PM
Expires: Tue January 13, 2026, 2:30 PM

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...Ventura County Beaches. * WHEN...Until 2 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Monday, January 12, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
72.7°F
52°F
58.9°F
57%
0 in
0%
0%
4.9 mph
0.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.46 μg/m3
PM10: 6.61 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 229.81 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.77 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.41 μg/m3
Ozone: 53.04 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:06 AM
Sun Transit: 12:07 AM
Sunset: 5:10 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 4 mins
Moonrise: 1:58 AM
Moon Transit: 7:11 AM
Moonset: 12:18 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 25.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:41 AM - 9:11 AM
2:57 PM - 5:27 PM

Minor Periods

11:48 AM - 1:18 PM
1:28 AM - 2:58 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
72.1°F
54.3°F
61.4°F
51%
0 in
0%
0%
5.4 mph
0.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.47 μg/m3
PM10: 5.67 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 217.93 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.22 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.36 μg/m3
Ozone: 57.56 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:05 AM
Sun Transit: 12:08 AM
Sunset: 5:11 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 5 mins
Moonrise: 2:57 AM
Moon Transit: 7:57 AM
Moonset: 12:53 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 15.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:27 AM - 9:57 AM
3:44 PM - 6:14 PM

Minor Periods

12:23 AM - 1:53 PM
2:27 AM - 3:57 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
75.9°F
62.1°F
66°F
43%
0 in
0%
0%
5.4 mph
0.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.18 μg/m3
PM10: 5.02 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 220.97 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.64 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.41 μg/m3
Ozone: 54.32 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:05 AM
Sun Transit: 12:08 AM
Sunset: 5:12 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 7 mins
Moonrise: 3:56 AM
Moon Transit: 8:46 AM
Moonset: 1:33 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 8.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:16 AM - 10:46 AM
4:34 PM - 7:04 PM

Minor Periods

1:03 PM - 2:33 PM
3:26 AM - 4:56 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
70.3°F
57.5°F
63.9°F
41%
0 in
0%
0%
5.8 mph
0.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.91 μg/m3
PM10: 4.75 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 204.93 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.32 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.44 μg/m3
Ozone: 62.68 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:05 AM
Sun Transit: 12:08 AM
Sunset: 5:13 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 8 mins
Moonrise: 4:53 AM
Moon Transit: 9:37 AM
Moonset: 2:21 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 3.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:26 PM - 7:56 PM
9:07 AM - 11:37 AM

Minor Periods

1:51 PM - 3:21 PM
4:23 AM - 5:53 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Friday, January 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
72.1°F
55.1°F
61.2°F
45%
0 in
0%
0%
5.8 mph
0.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.75 μg/m3
PM10: 2.95 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 189.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 85 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:05 AM
Sun Transit: 12:09 AM
Sunset: 5:14 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 9 mins
Moonrise: 5:46 AM
Moon Transit: 10:29 AM
Moonset: 3:14 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:18 PM - 8:48 PM
9:59 AM - 12:29 AM

Minor Periods

2:44 PM - 4:14 PM
5:16 AM - 6:46 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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