Water Temperature of the Pacific Ocean Near Santa Barbara, CA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Tuesday, December 30, 2025, 8:30 PM PST
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Local Points of Interest
Channel Islands National ParkStation 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
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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
Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 57°F
L: 55°F

Thu
H: 60°F
L: 56°F

Fri
H: 57°F
L: 55°F

Sat
H: 58°F
L: 52°F

Sun
H: 58°F
L: 51°F
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:02 AM
Sunset: 5:00 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 55 mins
Moon Transit: 9:47 PM
Moonset: 4:16 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 90.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:36 AM - 7:06 AM9:17 PM - 11:47 PM
Minor Periods
1:40 PM - 3:10 PM3:46 AM - 5:16 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Flood Watch issued December 30 at 11:26AM PST until January 1 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Tue December 30, 2025, 11:26 AM
Expires: Wed December 31, 2025, 6:00 AM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including the following areas, Calabasas and Agoura Hills, Central Ventura County Valleys, Eastern Antelope Valley Foothills, Eastern San Fernando Valley, Eastern San Gabriel Mountains, Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area, Interstate 5 Corridor, Lake Casitas, Los Angeles County Beaches, Los Angeles County Inland Coast including Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles County San Gabriel Valley, Malibu Coast, Northern Ventura County Mountains, Ojai Valley, Palos Verdes Hills, Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Clarita Valley, Santa Susana Mountains, Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range, Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range, Southeastern Ventura County Valleys, Southern Ventura County Mountains, Ventura County Beaches, Ventura County Inland Coast, Western Antelope Valley Foothills, Western San Fernando Valley, Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor and Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Debris flow are possible near recent burn scars. There is a high risk of rock and mudslides in the canyons. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A strong winter storm will bring moderate to heavy rainfall to the area Wednesday night and Thursday. Given the antecedent conditions from last week's rain, the forecast rainfall totals and intensities could generate some significant hydrologic impacts. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 56.7°F
Average Humidity: 88%
Wind: 18.6 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:02 AM
Sunset: 5:00 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 55 mins
Moon Transit: 9:47 PM
Moonset: 4:16 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 90.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:36 AM - 7:06 AM9:17 PM - 11:47 PM
Minor Periods
1:40 PM - 3:10 PM3:46 AM - 5:16 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 57.5°F
Average Humidity: 94%
Wind: 19.9 mph
UV Index: 0.4
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:03 AM
Sunset: 5:01 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 55 mins
Moon Transit: 10:53 PM
Moonset: 5:30 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 96.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:40 AM - 8:10 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
2:38 PM - 4:08 PM5:00 AM - 6:30 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 56.3°F
Average Humidity: 95%
Wind: 11.4 mph
UV Index: 0.3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:03 AM
Sunset: 5:02 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 56 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 6:40 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM6:47 AM - 9:17 AM
Minor Periods
3:47 PM - 5:17 PM6:10 AM - 7:40 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 55.8°F
Average Humidity: 91%
Wind: 13.6 mph
UV Index: 0.2
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:04 AM
Sunset: 5:02 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 57 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 7:38 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM7:53 AM - 10:23 AM
Minor Periods
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM7:08 AM - 8:38 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 55.1°F
Average Humidity: 90%
Wind: 14.1 mph
UV Index: 0
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:04 AM
Sunset: 5:03 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 57 mins
Moon Transit: 1:03 AM
Moonset: 8:27 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 98.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:33 AM - 3:03 AM8:54 AM - 11:24 AM
Minor Periods
6:15 PM - 7:45 PM7:57 AM - 9:27 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
