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

Wind Advisory issued January 2 at 1:32PM PST until January 3 at 6:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Fri January 2, 2026, 1:32 PM
Expires: Sat January 3, 2026, 1:45 PM

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Isolated gusts to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Northern Ventura County Mountains, Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, and Southern Ventura County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 PM PST Saturday. * 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 2 at 1:32PM PST until January 3 at 6:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Fri January 2, 2026, 1:32 PM
Expires: Sat January 3, 2026, 1:45 PM

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * 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 Southwestern Coast, and Santa Ynez Valley. * WHEN...Until 6 PM PST Saturday. * 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.

Beach Hazards Statement issued January 2 at 12:25PM PST until January 5 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Fri January 2, 2026, 12:25 PM
Expires: Sat January 3, 2026, 12:30 PM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf expected. Minor coastal flooding due to abnormally high tides between 7.0 and 7.5 feet and gusty southerly winds. * WHERE...Beaches and coasts of Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo Counties. * WHEN...Through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at beach and harbor areas that is uncommon with normal tidal ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is also possible. No significant damage is expected. 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...Peak high tides are expected between 7 am and 11 am. A High Surf Advisory will likely be needed for Sunday for the Central Coast and Ventura Coasts.

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.

Beach Hazards Statement issued January 3 at 2:01AM PST until January 5 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Sat January 3, 2026, 2:01 AM
Expires: Sat January 3, 2026, 2:15 PM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf expected. Minor coastal flooding due to abnormally high tides between 7.0 and 7.5 feet and gusty southerly winds. * WHERE...Beaches and coasts of Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo Counties. * WHEN...Through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at beach and harbor areas that is uncommon with normal tidal ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is also possible. No significant damage is expected. 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...Peak high tides are expected between 8 am and 11 am. A High Surf Advisory will likely be needed for Sunday for the Central Coast and Ventura Coasts.

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 3 at 1:00AM PST until January 3 at 6:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Sat January 3, 2026, 1:00 AM
Expires: Sat January 3, 2026, 1:00 PM

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Central Coast, Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Lucia Mountains, and Santa Ynez Valley. * WHEN...Until 6 PM PST this evening. * 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.

Wind Advisory issued January 3 at 1:00AM PST until January 3 at 6:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Sat January 3, 2026, 1:00 AM
Expires: Sat January 3, 2026, 1:00 PM

* WHAT...South to southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Interstate 5 Corridor, Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, and Ventura County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 PM PST this evening. * 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.

Wind Advisory issued January 3 at 1:00AM PST until January 3 at 6:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Sat January 3, 2026, 1:00 AM
Expires: Sat January 3, 2026, 1:00 PM

* WHAT...South to southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Cuyama Valley. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 PM PST this evening. * 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.