Water Temperature of the Pacific Ocean Near Santa Barbara, CA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 8:30 AM PDT
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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
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

Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 70°F
L: 51°F

Thu
H: 80°F
L: 60°F

Fri
H: 76°F
L: 65°F

Sat
H: 76°F
L: 57°F

Sun
H: 77°F
L: 54°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 114 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:04 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 49 mins
Moon Transit: 7:11 AM
Moonset: 11:54 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 36.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:41 AM - 9:11 AM2:59 PM - 5:29 PM
Minor Periods
11:24 AM - 12:54 AM1:58 AM - 3:28 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Wind Advisory issued March 10 at 12:15PM PDT until March 11 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Tue March 10, 2026, 12:15 PM
Expires: Wed March 11, 2026, 9:00 AM
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Interstate 5 Corridor, Northern Ventura County Mountains, Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, Southern Ventura County Mountains, and Western Antelope Valley Foothills. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 9 AM PDT 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 March 10 at 12:15PM PDT until March 11 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Tue March 10, 2026, 12:15 PM
Expires: Wed March 11, 2026, 9:15 AM
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the Heat Advisory, temperatures near 90 expected. * WHERE...Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 9 AM PDT Wednesday. For the Heat Advisory, from 10 AM Thursday to 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. There is a high risk for heat illness for sensitive populations including the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Well above normal temperatures will continue well into next week, and additional Heat Advisories or Extreme Heat Warnings may be needed.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Heat Advisory issued March 10 at 12:15PM PDT until March 13 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Tue March 10, 2026, 12:15 PM
Expires: Wed March 11, 2026, 9:15 AM
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the Heat Advisory, temperatures near 90 expected. * WHERE...Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 9 AM PDT Wednesday. For the Heat Advisory, from 10 AM Thursday to 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. There is a high risk for heat illness for sensitive populations including the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Well above normal temperatures will continue well into next week, and additional Heat Advisories or Extreme Heat Warnings may be needed.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Heat Advisory issued March 10 at 12:15PM PDT until March 13 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Tue March 10, 2026, 12:15 PM
Expires: Wed March 11, 2026, 9:15 AM
* WHAT...Temperatures of 85 to 95 expected. * WHERE...The coasts and coastal valleys of San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties, including the Santa Lucia and Santa Ynez Mountain Ranges. * WHEN...From 10 AM Thursday to 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk for heat illness for sensitive populations including the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Well above normal temperatures will continue well into next week, and additional Heat Advisories or Extreme Heat Warnings may be needed.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Heat Advisory issued March 10 at 12:15PM PDT until March 13 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Tue March 10, 2026, 12:15 PM
Expires: Wed March 11, 2026, 9:15 AM
* WHAT...Widespread temperatures of 90 to 100 expected. * WHERE...The coasts and coastal valleys of Ventura and Los Angeles counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM Thursday to 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk for heat illness for sensitive populations including the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Well above normal temperatures will continue well into next week, and additional Heat Advisories or Extreme Heat Warnings may be needed.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.74 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.79 μg/m3
Ozone: 79.52 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:04 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 49 mins
Moon Transit: 7:11 AM
Moonset: 11:54 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 36.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:41 AM - 9:11 AM2:59 PM - 5:29 PM
Minor Periods
11:24 AM - 12:54 AM1:58 AM - 3:28 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.91 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.63 μg/m3
Ozone: 80.64 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:05 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 51 mins
Moon Transit: 8:03 AM
Moonset: 12:48 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 25.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:33 AM - 10:03 AM3:51 PM - 6:21 PM
Minor Periods
12:18 AM - 1:48 PM2:49 AM - 4:19 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.38 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.55 μg/m3
Ozone: 77.12 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:06 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 53 mins
Moon Transit: 8:54 AM
Moonset: 1:47 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 16.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:24 AM - 10:54 AM4:43 PM - 7:13 PM
Minor Periods
1:17 PM - 2:47 PM3:36 AM - 5:06 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.49 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.79 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.12 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:06 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 56 mins
Moon Transit: 9:45 AM
Moonset: 2:50 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 8.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:33 PM - 8:03 PM9:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Minor Periods
2:20 PM - 3:50 PM4:16 AM - 5:46 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.5 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.69 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:07 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 58 mins
Moon Transit: 10:34 AM
Moonset: 3:53 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 3.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:21 PM - 8:51 PM10:04 AM - 12:34 AM
Minor Periods
3:23 PM - 4:53 PM4:51 AM - 6:21 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
