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

Heat Advisory issued March 15 at 2:10PM PDT until March 17 at 10:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 2:10 PM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 6:00 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, from 10 AM Monday to 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.

Extreme Heat Warning issued March 15 at 2:10PM PDT until March 20 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 2:10 PM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 6:00 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, from 10 AM Monday to 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 15 at 2:10PM PDT until March 20 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 2:10 PM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Temperatures between 85 and 95 expected. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California. * WHEN...From 10 AM Monday 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.

Heat Advisory issued March 15 at 2:10PM PDT until March 20 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 2:10 PM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 6:00 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.

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.

Beach Hazards Statement issued March 15 at 1:05PM PDT until March 18 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 1:05 PM
Expires: Wed March 18, 2026, 11:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf. * WHERE...Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...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.

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.