Water Temperature of the Pacific Ocean Near Santa Barbara, CA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Thursday, March 12, 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

Thu
H: 77°F
L: 52°F

Fri
H: 77°F
L: 60°F

Sat
H: 78°F
L: 59°F

Sun
H: 76°F
L: 59°F

Mon
H: 79°F
L: 59°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.55 μg/m3
Ozone: 108 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
Heat Advisory issued March 11 at 11:11AM PDT until March 13 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 11:11 AM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 6:30 AM
* WHAT...Temperatures of 85 to 95 expected. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches, San Luis Obispo County Inland Central Coast, Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches, Santa Barbara County Inland Central Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Lucia Mountains, Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range, Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range, and Santa Ynez Valley. * 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.
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 12 at 2:03AM PDT until March 13 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Thu March 12, 2026, 2:03 AM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 2:15 PM
* 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 this morning 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 11 at 11:11AM PDT until March 13 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 11:11 AM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 6:30 AM
* WHAT...Widespread temperatures of 90 to 100 expected. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California. * 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 12 at 2:03AM PDT until March 13 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Thu March 12, 2026, 2:03 AM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 2:15 PM
* WHAT...Widespread temperatures of 90 to 100 expected. * WHERE...The coasts and coastal valleys of Ventura and Los Angeles counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning 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: 5.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.61 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.08 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: 5.86 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.58 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.08 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: 5.59 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.61 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.68 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: 6.99 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.43 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.08 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
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.7 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.33 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.31 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:08 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs mins
Moon Transit: 11:21 AM
Moonset: 4:58 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:08 PM - 9:38 PM10:51 AM - 1:21 PM
Minor Periods
4:28 PM - 5:58 PM5:23 AM - 6:53 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
