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

Current Water Temperature

63.5°F

Measurement Time: Thursday, September 18, 2025, 8:26 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

69.1°F
Light rain
Conditions: Light rain
Humidity: 90%
Feels Like: 69.1°F
Wind: NW 4.5 mph
Wind Gusts: 7.3 mph
Pressure: 29.84 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 2.7

Five Day Weather Forecast

Overcast
Thu
H: 73°F
L: 67°F
Partly Cloudy
Fri
H: 73°F
L: 65°F
Partly Cloudy
Sat
H: 73°F
L: 64°F
Partly Cloudy
Sun
H: 73°F
L: 65°F
Sunny
Mon
H: 72°F
L: 66°F

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 13.88 μg/m3
PM10: 15.36 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 316.35 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 24.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 9.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 68 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:44 AM
Sun Transit: 12:52 AM
Sunset: 7:00 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 16 mins
Moonrise: 3:34 AM
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 PM
10:09 AM - 12:39 AM

Minor Periods

5:05 PM - 6:35 PM
3:04 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.


Thursday, September 18, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 69.6°F
Average Humidity: 83%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 8.5 mph
UV Index: 0.7

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 16.1 μg/m3
PM10: 18.34 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 302.29 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 25.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 59.32 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:44 AM
Sun Transit: 12:52 AM
Sunset: 7:00 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 16 mins
Moonrise: 3:34 AM
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 PM
10:09 AM - 12:39 AM

Minor Periods

5:05 PM - 6:35 PM
3:04 AM - 4:34 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Friday, September 19, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Average Temperature: 68.3°F
Average Humidity: 86%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 8.9 mph
UV Index: 1.1

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 14.96 μg/m3
PM10: 15.7 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 273.87 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 27.48 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 9.12 μg/m3
Ozone: 47.76 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:45 AM
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 6:59 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 14 mins
Moonrise: 4:38 AM
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 PM
10:55 AM - 1:25 PM

Minor Periods

5:34 PM - 7:04 PM
4:08 AM - 5:38 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Saturday, September 20, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Average Temperature: 67.9°F
Average Humidity: 85%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 9.8 mph
UV Index: 1.8

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 15.27 μg/m3
PM10: 15.93 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 310.87 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 17.29 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.52 μg/m3
Ozone: 55.6 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:46 AM
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 6:57 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 12 mins
Moonrise: 5:38 AM
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 PM
11:38 AM - 2:08 PM

Minor Periods

5:59 PM - 7:29 PM
5:08 AM - 6:38 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Sunday, September 21, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Average Temperature: 68.2°F
Average Humidity: 78%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 8.1 mph
UV Index: 1.8

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 17.21 μg/m3
PM10: 19.62 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 520.52 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 22.36 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.78 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.2 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:46 AM
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 6:56 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 10 mins
Moonrise: 6:37 AM
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 PM
12:19 AM - 2:49 PM

Minor Periods

6:23 PM - 7:53 PM
6:07 AM - 7:37 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Monday, September 22, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 68.6°F
Average Humidity: 77%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 7.6 mph
UV Index: 0

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 18.4 μg/m3
PM10: 23.01 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 404.58 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 32.28 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.98 μg/m3
Ozone: 57.92 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:47 AM
Sun Transit: 12:50 AM
Sunset: 6:54 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 8 mins
Moonrise: 7:34 AM
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 PM
12:59 AM - 3:29 PM

Minor Periods

6:47 PM - 8:17 PM
7:04 AM - 8:34 AM

Action Rating: 5 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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