Water Temperature of the Pacific Ocean Near Santa Cruz Island, CA

Current Water Temperature

67.1°F

Measurement Time: Friday, September 12, 2025, 4:26 AM PDT

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Local Points of Interest

Santa Cruz Basin; Channel Islands; Channel Islands National Park

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Pacific Ocean

Station Name: Santa Cruz Basin, CA (203)
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet / 0 meters

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Santa Cruz Island, CA
Santa Barbara County

GPS Coordinates: 33.769, -119.565

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Weather Near Santa Cruz Island, California

Current Weather

63°F
Partly cloudy
Conditions: Partly cloudy
Humidity: 75%
Feels Like: 63°F
Wind: SSW 2.2 mph
Wind Gusts: 6.7 mph
Pressure: 29.95 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 50%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0.5

Five Day Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
Fri
H: 71°F
L: 64°F
Cloudy
Sat
H: 71°F
L: 63°F
Partly Cloudy
Sun
H: 69°F
L: 63°F
Sunny
Mon
H: 72°F
L: 66°F
Sunny
Tue
H: 73°F
L: 66°F

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 16.47 μg/m3
PM10: 21.46 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 270.1 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.29 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 8.33 μg/m3
Ozone: 95 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:40 AM
Sun Transit: 12:54 AM
Sunset: 7:08 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 28 mins
Moonrise: 10:19 PM
Moon Transit: 4:53 AM
Moonset: 12:22 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 67.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:23 AM - 6:53 AM
12:46 AM - 3:16 PM

Minor Periods

9:49 PM - 11:19 PM
11:52 AM - 1:22 PM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Friday, September 12, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Average Temperature: 66.7°F
Average Humidity: 86%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 10.3 mph
UV Index: 1.8

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 13.79 μg/m3
PM10: 19.57 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 379.32 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 20.3 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.08 μg/m3
Ozone: 58.24 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:40 AM
Sun Transit: 12:54 AM
Sunset: 7:08 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 28 mins
Moonrise: 10:19 PM
Moon Transit: 4:53 AM
Moonset: 12:22 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 67.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:23 AM - 6:53 AM
12:46 AM - 3:16 PM

Minor Periods

9:49 PM - 11:19 PM
11:52 AM - 1:22 PM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Saturday, September 13, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Cloudy
Average Temperature: 65.4°F
Average Humidity: 89%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 9.2 mph
UV Index: 1.8

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 18.1 μg/m3
PM10: 22.98 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 345.58 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 15.71 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.39 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.2 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:41 AM
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 7:07 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 26 mins
Moonrise: 11:12 PM
Moon Transit: 5:53 AM
Moonset: 1:33 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 56.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:23 AM - 7:53 AM
1:47 PM - 4:17 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
1:03 PM - 2:33 PM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, September 14, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Average Temperature: 65.6°F
Average Humidity: 87%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 8.9 mph
UV Index: 1.7

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 21.39 μg/m3
PM10: 27.59 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 345.36 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 18.03 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.98 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.4 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:41 AM
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 7:05 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 24 mins
Moonrise: 12:12 AM
Moon Transit: 6:55 AM
Moonset: 2:39 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 45.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:25 AM - 8:55 AM
2:49 PM - 5:19 PM

Minor Periods

2:09 PM - 3:39 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Monday, September 15, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 68.9°F
Average Humidity: 77%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 8.7 mph
UV Index: 0

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 24.8 μg/m3
PM10: 30.62 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 361.86 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 22.87 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 7.6 μg/m3
Ozone: 77.36 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:42 AM
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 7:04 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 22 mins
Moonrise: 12:14 AM
Moon Transit: 7:56 AM
Moonset: 3:36 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 34.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:26 AM - 9:56 AM
3:50 PM - 6:20 PM

Minor Periods

3:06 PM - 4:36 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 69°F
Average Humidity: 74%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 9.2 mph
UV Index: 6

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 31.62 μg/m3
PM10: 36.76 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 385.8 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 29.71 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 7.91 μg/m3
Ozone: 75.38 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:43 AM
Sun Transit: 12:52 AM
Sunset: 7:03 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 20 mins
Moonrise: 1:19 AM
Moon Transit: 8:55 AM
Moonset: 4:24 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 23.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:25 AM - 10:55 AM
4:47 PM - 7:17 PM

Minor Periods

3:54 PM - 5:24 PM
12:49 AM - 2:19 AM

Action Rating: 3 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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