Water Temperature of the Pacific Ocean Near Santa Barbara, CA

Current Water Temperature

60.8°F

Measurement Time: Tuesday, March 17, 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

77.2°F
Sunny
Sunny
79.3°F
75.7°F
31%
SSE 2.7 mph
4.4 mph
73.9°F
57.8°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1014 mbar
3.1

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Tue
H: 90°F
L: 57°F
Sunny
Wed
H: 77°F
L: 66°F
Sunny
Thu
H: 77°F
L: 64°F
Sunny
Fri
H: 85°F
L: 65°F
Sunny
Sat
H: 80°F
L: 61°F

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 10.65 μg/m3
PM10: 14.75 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 208.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 109 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:07 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:09 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 2 mins
Moonrise: 6:22 AM
Moon Transit: 12:07 AM
Moonset: 6:03 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:54 PM - 10:24 PM
11:37 AM - 2:07 PM

Minor Periods

5:33 PM - 7:03 PM
5:52 AM - 7:22 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Heat Advisory issued March 16 at 4:47PM PDT until March 17 at 10:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 4:47 PM
Expires: Tue March 17, 2026, 9:30 AM

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, temperatures between 90 and 98 expected. For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with temperatures between 96 and 104 expected. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 10 AM PDT Tuesday. For the Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM Tuesday to 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness for anyone, especially for the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Warm overnight low temperatures will contribute to the heat risk, especially in the mountain and foothill locations.

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 16 at 4:47PM PDT until March 20 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 4:47 PM
Expires: Tue March 17, 2026, 9:30 AM

* WHAT...Temperatures between 90 and 98 expected. * WHERE...Cuyama Valley, San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys, and Southern Salinas Valley. * WHEN...From 10 AM Tuesday 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.


Heat Advisory issued March 16 at 4:47PM PDT until March 20 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 4:47 PM
Expires: Tue March 17, 2026, 9:30 AM

* WHAT...Temperatures between 85 and 95 expected. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California. * WHEN...Until 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...Warm overnight low temperatures will contribute to the heat risk, especially in the mountain and foothill locations.

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.


Extreme Heat Warning issued March 16 at 4:47PM PDT until March 20 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 4:47 PM
Expires: Tue March 17, 2026, 9:30 AM

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, temperatures between 90 and 98 expected. For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with temperatures between 96 and 104 expected. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 10 AM PDT Tuesday. For the Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM Tuesday to 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness for anyone, especially for the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Warm overnight low temperatures will contribute to the heat risk, especially in the mountain and foothill locations.

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 16 at 4:47PM PDT until March 20 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 4:47 PM
Expires: Tue March 17, 2026, 9:30 AM

* WHAT...Temperatures between 80 and 90 expected. * WHERE...San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands and Santa Cruz and Anacapa Islands. * WHEN...From 10 AM Tuesday 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...Warm overnight low temperatures will contribute to the heat risk, especially in the mountain and foothill locations.

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.


Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
90°F
56.8°F
72.2°F
51%
0 in
0%
0%
5.6 mph
1.7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 10.34 μg/m3
PM10: 14.54 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 220.21 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.68 μg/m3
Ozone: 79.2 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:07 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:09 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 2 mins
Moonrise: 6:22 AM
Moon Transit: 12:07 AM
Moonset: 6:03 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:54 PM - 10:24 PM
11:37 AM - 2:07 PM

Minor Periods

5:33 PM - 7:03 PM
5:52 AM - 7:22 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
77.2°F
66.4°F
72.2°F
60%
0 in
0%
0%
5.6 mph
1.7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 11.9 μg/m3
PM10: 14.68 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 231.89 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.47 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 78 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:05 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:09 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 4 mins
Moonrise: 6:49 AM
Moon Transit: 12:54 AM
Moonset: 7:08 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
12:24 AM - 2:54 PM

Minor Periods

6:38 PM - 8:08 PM
6:19 AM - 7:49 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
77°F
64.2°F
69.6°F
66%
0 in
0%
0%
5.1 mph
1.8


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 13.99 μg/m3
PM10: 17.87 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 241.49 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.32 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.87 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.16 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:04 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:10 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 6 mins
Moonrise: 7:17 AM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 8:16 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

7:46 PM - 9:16 PM
6:47 AM - 8:17 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Friday, March 20, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
84.7°F
64.8°F
71.3°F
55%
0 in
0%
0%
4.5 mph
1.8


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 14.93 μg/m3
PM10: 18.32 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 246.36 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.11 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.04 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:03 AM
Sun Transit: 7:27 AM
Sunset: 7:11 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 8 mins
Moonrise: 7:47 AM
Moon Transit: 2:31 PM
Moonset: 9:26 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
2:01 PM - 4:31 PM

Minor Periods

8:56 PM - 10:26 PM
7:17 AM - 8:47 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Saturday, March 21, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
79.7°F
61.1°F
68.6°F
56%
0 in
0%
0%
6.7 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 19.17 μg/m3
PM10: 22.14 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 229.2 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.78 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.2 μg/m3
Ozone: 103.54 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:01 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:12 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 10 mins
Moonrise: 8:20 AM
Moon Transit: 3:24 PM
Moonset: 10:39 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
2:54 PM - 5:24 PM

Minor Periods

10:09 PM - 11:39 PM
7:50 AM - 9:20 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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