Water Temperature of the Pacific Ocean Near Santa Cruz Island, CA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Thursday, September 18, 2025, 8:26 AM PDT
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Santa Cruz Basin; Channel Islands; Channel Islands National ParkSponsored Content
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

Humidity: 90%
Feels Like: 69.1°F
Wind: NW 4.5 mph
Wind Gusts: 7.3 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 2.7
Five Day Weather Forecast

Thu
H: 73°F
L: 67°F

Fri
H: 73°F
L: 65°F

Sat
H: 73°F
L: 64°F

Sun
H: 73°F
L: 65°F

Mon
H: 72°F
L: 66°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 24.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 9.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:52 AM
Sunset: 7:00 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 16 mins
Moon Transit: 10:39 AM
Moonset: 5:35 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:28 PM - 8:58 PM10:09 AM - 12:39 AM
Minor Periods
5:05 PM - 6:35 PM3:04 AM - 4:34 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Flood Watch issued September 18 at 10:27AM PDT until September 19 at 2:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Thu September 18, 2025, 10:27 AM
Expires: Thu September 18, 2025, 6:30 PM
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including the following areas, Antelope Valley, Eastern Antelope Valley Foothills, Eastern San Gabriel Mountains, Interstate 5 Corridor, Northern Ventura County Mountains, Western Antelope Valley Foothills and Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Debris flows possible in recently burnt areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - An additional round of heavy showers and thunderstorms could bring local rainfall rates to one-half to one inch per hour, capable of flash flooding and debris flows. The risk for high-impact flooding will steadily decrease after 7 PM PDT, ending by 2 AM PDT. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION.
Flood Watch issued September 18 at 10:27AM PDT until September 19 at 2:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Thu September 18, 2025, 10:27 AM
Expires: Thu September 18, 2025, 6:30 PM
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including the following areas, Antelope Valley, Eastern Antelope Valley Foothills, Eastern San Gabriel Mountains, Interstate 5 Corridor, Northern Ventura County Mountains, Western Antelope Valley Foothills and Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Debris flows possible in recently burnt areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - An additional round of heavy showers and thunderstorms could bring local rainfall rates to one-half to one inch per hour, capable of flash flooding and debris flows. The risk for high-impact flooding will steadily decrease after 7 PM PDT, ending by 2 AM PDT. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 69.6°F
Average Humidity: 83%
Wind: 8.5 mph
UV Index: 0.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 25.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 59.32 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:52 AM
Sunset: 7:00 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 16 mins
Moon Transit: 10:39 AM
Moonset: 5:35 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:28 PM - 8:58 PM10:09 AM - 12:39 AM
Minor Periods
5:05 PM - 6:35 PM3:04 AM - 4:34 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 68.3°F
Average Humidity: 86%
Wind: 8.9 mph
UV Index: 1.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 27.48 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 9.12 μg/m3
Ozone: 47.76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 6:59 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 14 mins
Moon Transit: 11:25 AM
Moonset: 6:04 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 2.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:13 PM - 9:43 PM10:55 AM - 1:25 PM
Minor Periods
5:34 PM - 7:04 PM4:08 AM - 5:38 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 67.9°F
Average Humidity: 85%
Wind: 9.8 mph
UV Index: 1.8
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 17.29 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.52 μg/m3
Ozone: 55.6 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 6:57 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 12 mins
Moon Transit: 12:08 AM
Moonset: 6:29 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:55 PM - 10:25 PM11:38 AM - 2:08 PM
Minor Periods
5:59 PM - 7:29 PM5:08 AM - 6:38 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 68.2°F
Average Humidity: 78%
Wind: 8.1 mph
UV Index: 1.8
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 22.36 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.78 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.2 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 6:56 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 10 mins
Moon Transit: 12:49 AM
Moonset: 6:53 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:36 PM - 11:06 PM12:19 AM - 2:49 PM
Minor Periods
6:23 PM - 7:53 PM6:07 AM - 7:37 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 68.6°F
Average Humidity: 77%
Wind: 7.6 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 32.28 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.98 μg/m3
Ozone: 57.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:50 AM
Sunset: 6:54 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 8 mins
Moon Transit: 1:29 PM
Moonset: 7:17 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:17 PM - 11:47 PM12:59 AM - 3:29 PM
Minor Periods
6:47 PM - 8:17 PM7:04 AM - 8:34 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5