Water Temperature of the Pacific Ocean Near Santa Barbara, CA

Current Water Temperature

57.9°F

Measurement Time: Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 8:30 AM PDT

Temperature Locations

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Local Points of Interest

Channel Islands National Park

Pacific Ocean

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

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

53.1°F
Mist
Mist
53.8°F
56.2°F
93%
SSE 2.2 mph
6.7 mph
55.9°F
54°F
0 in
0%
8 mi
1024 mbar
1.1

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Wed
H: 70°F
L: 51°F
Sunny
Thu
H: 80°F
L: 60°F
Partly Cloudy
Fri
H: 76°F
L: 65°F
Partly Cloudy
Sat
H: 76°F
L: 57°F
Sunny
Sun
H: 77°F
L: 54°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 11.35 μg/m3
PM10: 20.85 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 167.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 114 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:15 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:04 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 49 mins
Moonrise: 2:28 AM
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 AM
2:59 PM - 5:29 PM

Minor Periods

11:24 AM - 12:54 AM
1:58 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.


Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
70.2°F
51.1°F
58.7°F
84%
0 in
0%
0%
7.4 mph
1.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 10.02 μg/m3
PM10: 15.55 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 208.37 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.74 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.79 μg/m3
Ozone: 79.52 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:15 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:04 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 49 mins
Moonrise: 2:28 AM
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 AM
2:59 PM - 5:29 PM

Minor Periods

11:24 AM - 12:54 AM
1:58 AM - 3:28 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
79.7°F
59.6°F
69.5°F
42%
0 in
0%
0%
6.7 mph
1.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 9.48 μg/m3
PM10: 16.17 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 198.41 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.91 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.63 μg/m3
Ozone: 80.64 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:13 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:05 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 51 mins
Moonrise: 3:19 AM
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 AM
3:51 PM - 6:21 PM

Minor Periods

12:18 AM - 1:48 PM
2:49 AM - 4:19 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Friday, March 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
76.3°F
65.1°F
70°F
47%
0 in
0%
0%
7.4 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.21 μg/m3
PM10: 12.03 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 202.29 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.38 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.55 μg/m3
Ozone: 77.12 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:12 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:06 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 53 mins
Moonrise: 4:06 AM
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 AM
4:43 PM - 7:13 PM

Minor Periods

1:17 PM - 2:47 PM
3:36 AM - 5:06 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Saturday, March 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
76°F
57.4°F
65.6°F
57%
0 in
0%
0%
6.5 mph
5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 10.76 μg/m3
PM10: 15.45 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 231.03 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.49 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.79 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.12 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:11 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:06 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 56 mins
Moonrise: 4:46 AM
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 PM
9:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Minor Periods

2:20 PM - 3:50 PM
4:16 AM - 5:46 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, March 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
76.5°F
54.2°F
64.3°F
53%
0 in
0%
0%
5.4 mph
5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 10.57 μg/m3
PM10: 18.76 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 181.83 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.5 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.69 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:09 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:07 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 58 mins
Moonrise: 5:21 AM
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 PM
10:04 AM - 12:34 AM

Minor Periods

3:23 PM - 4:53 PM
4:51 AM - 6:21 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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