Water Temperature of the Pacific Ocean Near Santa Barbara, CA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Saturday, April 11, 2026, 4:20 PM 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
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Santa Ynez River, Santa Ynez, CA (26.4 mi)
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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

Sun
H: 61°F
L: 47°F

Mon
H: 66°F
L: 48°F

Tue
H: 69°F
L: 54°F

Wed
H: 66°F
L: 48°F

Thu
H: 69°F
L: 49°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 87 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:29 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 57 mins
Moon Transit: 9:11 AM
Moonset: 2:40 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 12.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:41 AM - 11:11 AM4:58 PM - 7:28 PM
Minor Periods
2:10 PM - 3:40 PM3:20 AM - 4:50 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 11 at 12:28AM PDT until April 13 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Sat April 11, 2026, 12:28 AM
Expires: Sat April 11, 2026, 9:00 PM
* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow amounts up to 6 inches above 6000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Northern Ventura County Mountains, Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, and Southern Ventura County Mountains. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 11 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will be around 7000 feet through Sunday morning, then lowering to 6000 feet Sunday afternoon and 4500 to 5000 feet late Sunday night into Monday morning.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 11 at 12:19PM PDT until April 13 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Sat April 11, 2026, 12:19 PM
Expires: Sun April 12, 2026, 6:00 AM
* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow amounts up to around 6 inches above 6000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Northern Ventura County Mountains, Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, and Southern Ventura County Mountains. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 11 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will be around 7000 feet through Sunday morning, then lowering to 6000 feet Sunday afternoon and 4500 to 5000 feet late Sunday night into Monday morning.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Special Weather Statement issued April 11 at 11:17PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Sat April 11, 2026, 11:17 PM
Expires: Sat April 11, 2026, 11:45 PM
At 1116 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from 6 miles north of San Luis Obispo to 19 miles west of Vandenberg Space Force Base. Movement was east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. While not likely, there is a remote possibility for a brief, weak tornado to develop. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Santa Maria... San Luis Obispo... Pismo Beach... Atascadero... Arroyo Grande... Nipomo... Grover Beach... Guadalupe... Oceano... Black Mountain... Santa Margarita... Avila Beach... Highway 101 over Cuesta Grade... Lake Lopez... and Shell Beach.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 11 at 8:36PM PDT until April 13 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Sat April 11, 2026, 8:36 PM
Expires: Sun April 12, 2026, 11:00 AM
* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow amounts up to around 6 inches above 6000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Northern Ventura County Mountains, Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, and Southern Ventura County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will be around 7000 feet through Sunday morning, then lowering to 6000 feet Sunday afternoon and 4500 to 5000 feet late Sunday night into Monday morning.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.61 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.39 μg/m3
Ozone: 80.8 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:29 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 57 mins
Moon Transit: 9:11 AM
Moonset: 2:40 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 12.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:41 AM - 11:11 AM4:58 PM - 7:28 PM
Minor Periods
2:10 PM - 3:40 PM3:20 AM - 4:50 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.6 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.51 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.44 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:29 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 59 mins
Moon Transit: 9:57 AM
Moonset: 3:43 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 6.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:43 PM - 8:13 PM9:27 AM - 11:57 AM
Minor Periods
3:13 PM - 4:43 PM3:50 AM - 5:20 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.67 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.53 μg/m3
Ozone: 79.68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:30 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 1 mins
Moon Transit: 10:43 AM
Moonset: 4:48 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 1.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM10:13 AM - 12:43 AM
Minor Periods
4:18 PM - 5:48 PM4:18 AM - 5:48 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.47 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.6 μg/m3
Ozone: 75 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:31 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 3 mins
Moon Transit: 8:33 AM
Moonset: 5:54 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:03 AM - 10:33 AM8:03 AM - 10:33 AM
Minor Periods
5:24 PM - 6:54 PM4:45 AM - 6:15 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:32 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 5 mins
Moon Transit: 12:18 AM
Moonset: 7:04 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:07 PM - 10:37 PM11:48 AM - 2:18 PM
Minor Periods
6:34 PM - 8:04 PM5:14 AM - 6:44 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
