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

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Storm Watch issued March 10 at 1:00PM PDT until March 14 at 12:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Mon March 10, 2025, 1:00 PM
Expires: Fri March 14, 2025, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible with 12 to 24 inches possible above 6500-7000 feet, 6-12 inches 5500-7000, 1-5 inches 4000-5500 feet, and up to an inch as low as 3000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and cause power outages.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Flood Watch issued March 10 at 12:33PM PDT until March 13 at 6:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Mon March 10, 2025, 12:33 PM
Expires: Thu March 13, 2025, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall are possible. * WHERE...Much of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties (below 5,000 to 6,000 feet), and the Santa Barbara County South Coast including the Santa Ynez Range. Higher concern for recent burn scars within the watch area. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Potential for heavy rain over the burn scars may trigger hazardous and damaging flooding and debris flows. Flooding may also occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Peak rates of 0.5 to 0.75 inch/hr are possible, with a 10 to 20 percent chance rates of 1.0+ inch/hr (due to thunderstorms or heavy showers). - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Flood Watch issued March 10 at 12:33PM PDT until March 13 at 6:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Mon March 10, 2025, 12:33 PM
Expires: Thu March 13, 2025, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall are possible. * WHERE...Much of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties (below 5,000 to 6,000 feet), and the Santa Barbara County South Coast including the Santa Ynez Range. Higher concern for recent burn scars within the watch area. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Potential for heavy rain over the burn scars may trigger hazardous and damaging flooding and debris flows. Flooding may also occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Peak rates of 0.5 to 0.75 inch/hr are possible, with a 10 to 20 percent chance rates of 1.0+ inch/hr (due to thunderstorms or heavy showers). - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Flood Watch issued March 10 at 12:33PM PDT until March 13 at 6:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Mon March 10, 2025, 12:33 PM
Expires: Thu March 13, 2025, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall are possible. * WHERE...Much of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties (below 5,000 to 6,000 feet), and the Santa Barbara County South Coast including the Santa Ynez Range. Higher concern for recent burn scars within the watch area. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Potential for heavy rain over the burn scars may trigger hazardous and damaging flooding and debris flows. Flooding may also occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Peak rates of 0.5 to 0.75 inch/hr are possible, with a 10 to 20 percent chance rates of 1.0+ inch/hr (due to thunderstorms or heavy showers). - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Winter Storm Warning issued March 11 at 12:32PM PDT until March 15 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Tue March 11, 2025, 12:32 PM
Expires: Sat March 15, 2025, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible with 12 to 24 inches possible above 6500-7000 feet, 6-12 inches 5500-7000, 1-5 inches 4000-5500 feet, and up to an inch as low as 3000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...The mountains of Los Angeles, Ventura, and Santa Barbara Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM Wednesday to 5 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow is expected to be Wednesday night into Thursday morning. A second, and much weaker system will move into the mountains Friday into Friday night generating much lighter accumulations.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.