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

High Surf Advisory issued January 9 at 1:44AM PST until January 9 at 9:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Fri January 9, 2026, 1:44 AM
Expires: Fri January 9, 2026, 2:15 PM

* 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...Until 9 PM PST this evening. * 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...The highest surf and swell will likely occur on west and northwest facing shores.

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.

Freeze Warning issued January 9 at 12:40AM PST until January 9 at 9:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Fri January 9, 2026, 12:40 AM
Expires: Fri January 9, 2026, 9:00 AM

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected. * WHERE...Cuyama Valley, Eastern Antelope Valley Foothills, Ojai Valley, and Santa Ynez Valley. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Beach Hazards Statement issued January 9 at 1:44AM PST until January 9 at 9:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Fri January 9, 2026, 1:44 AM
Expires: Fri January 9, 2026, 2:15 PM

* 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...Through this 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.

Wind Advisory issued January 9 at 12:40AM PST until January 11 at 1:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Fri January 9, 2026, 12:40 AM
Expires: Fri January 9, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Strongest in the hills. * 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 Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result, and recently saturated soils will increase the risk of downed trees. * 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 9 at 12:40AM PST until January 11 at 1:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Fri January 9, 2026, 12:40 AM
Expires: Fri January 9, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Central Ventura County Valleys, Ventura County Beaches, and Ventura County Inland Coast. * WHEN...Until 1 PM PST Sunday. * 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 9 at 12:40AM PST until January 11 at 1:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Fri January 9, 2026, 12:40 AM
Expires: Fri January 9, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...North shifting northeast winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern San Gabriel Mountains, Santa Susana Mountains, and Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor. * WHEN...Until 1 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines and recently saturated soils will increase this risk. 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.

Wind Advisory issued January 9 at 12:40AM PST until January 11 at 1:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Fri January 9, 2026, 12:40 AM
Expires: Fri January 9, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, north winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For the Wind Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Interstate 5 Corridor, Northern Ventura County Mountains, and Southern Ventura County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 1 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Risk is increased due to recently saturated soils. 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.

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

High Wind Warning issued January 9 at 12:40AM PST until January 9 at 3:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Fri January 9, 2026, 12:40 AM
Expires: Fri January 9, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines and recently saturated soils will increase this risk. 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.