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

Current Water Temperature

65.3°F

Measurement Time: Monday, June 8, 2026, 8:26 AM PDT

Temperature Locations

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Local Points of Interest

Santa Cruz Basin; Channel Islands; Channel Islands National Park

Pacific Ocean

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

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

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

GPS Coordinates: 33.769, -119.565

Nearby Water Temperatures

Pacific Ocean, Santa Monica, CA (29.9 mi)
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Santa Ynez River, Santa Ynez, CA (61.6 mi)
Pacific Ocean, Gaviota, CA (62.4 mi)
Santa Ynez River, Santa Ynez, CA (62.6 mi)
Santa Monica Bay, Santa Monica, CA (63.3 mi)
Santa Ynez River, Solvang, CA (65.4 mi)
Los Angeles River, Encino, CA (67.4 mi)
Los Angeles River, Sherman Oaks, CA (68.5 mi)
Los Angeles Harbor, Los Angeles, CA (74.3 mi)
Santa Ynez River, Lompoc, CA (77.5 mi)
Pacific Ocean, Lompoc, CA (84 mi)
Santa Ana River, Corona, CA (110.5 mi)

Weather Near Santa Cruz Island, California

Current Weather

62.1°F
Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
62.1°F
58.7°F
86%
W 5.8 mph
9.3 mph
58.7°F
55.6°F
0 in
50%
9 mi
1015 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Cloudy
Mon
H: 71°F
L: 58°F
Sunny
Tue
H: 69°F
L: 62°F
Sunny
Wed
H: 69°F
L: 63°F
Sunny
Thu
H: 69°F
L: 61°F
Sunny
Fri
H: 67°F
L: 60°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 12.5 μg/m3
PM10: 16.8 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 104 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 18.4 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.1 μg/m3
Ozone: 36 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:47 AM
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 8:11 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 24 mins
Moonrise: 6:03 AM
Moon Transit: 1:45 PM
Moonset: 9:25 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 3.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
1:15 PM - 3:45 PM

Minor Periods

8:55 PM - 10:25 PM
5:33 AM - 7:03 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Beach Hazards Statement issued June 14 at 1:15PM PDT until June 18 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Sun June 14, 2026, 1:15 PM
Expires: Sun June 14, 2026, 9:45 PM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet on south-facing beaches expected. In addition, high astronomical tides of 7.5 to 7.9 feet are expected each evening through Monday. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Ventura County Beaches and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Through late Wednesday night. * 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. Minor coastal flooding are possible in low-lying areas near the times of high tides. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional south swell will move into the waters Tuesday night into Wednesday, with elevated surf, strong rip currents, and potential for minor coastal flooding.

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.


Beach Hazards Statement issued June 14 at 8:26PM PDT until June 18 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Sun June 14, 2026, 8:26 PM
Expires: Mon June 15, 2026, 9:30 AM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet on south-facing beaches. In addition, high astronomical tides of 7.5 to 7.9 feet are expected each evening through Monday. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Ventura County Beaches and Southern Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Through late Wednesday night. * 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. Minor coastal flooding are possible in low-lying areas near the times of high tides. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coastal flooding concerns will peak from 7 PM through 11 PM tonight and from around 8 PM through midnight Monday night, due to high astronomical tides of 7.5 ft to 7.9 ft.

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.
Monday, June 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Cloudy
70.5°F
58.1°F
63.6°F
86%
0 in
17%
0%
11.2 mph
10.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 11.79 μg/m3
PM10: 17.58 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 105.29 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.07 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.09 μg/m3
Ozone: 67.25 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:47 AM
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 8:11 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 24 mins
Moonrise: 6:03 AM
Moon Transit: 1:45 PM
Moonset: 9:25 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 3.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
1:15 PM - 3:45 PM

Minor Periods

8:55 PM - 10:25 PM
5:33 AM - 7:03 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
68.7°F
61.5°F
65.3°F
77%
0 in
9%
0%
9.2 mph
10


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 11.55 μg/m3
PM10: 18.18 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 121.13 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.1 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.17 μg/m3
Ozone: 67.29 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:47 AM
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 8:11 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 24 mins
Moonrise: 7:16 AM
Moon Transit: 2:51 PM
Moonset: 10:18 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
2:21 PM - 4:51 PM

Minor Periods

9:48 PM - 11:18 PM
6:46 AM - 8:16 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
69°F
62.9°F
65.9°F
75%
0 in
8%
0%
10.1 mph
10.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 11.28 μg/m3
PM10: 15.08 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 109.88 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.79 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.3 μg/m3
Ozone: 63.21 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:47 AM
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 8:11 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 24 mins
Moonrise: 8:32 AM
Moon Transit: 3:51 PM
Moonset: 11:01 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
3:21 PM - 5:51 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
8:02 AM - 9:32 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
68.5°F
61.4°F
64.7°F
79%
0 in
11%
0%
11.2 mph
10.1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.39 μg/m3
PM10: 10.31 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 105.13 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.9 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.24 μg/m3
Ozone: 59 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:47 AM
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 8:12 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 24 mins
Moonrise: 9:44 AM
Moon Transit: 4:45 PM
Moonset: 12:01 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 10.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
4:15 PM - 6:45 PM

Minor Periods

9:14 AM - 10:44 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Friday, June 19, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
66.6°F
60.2°F
62.2°F
80%
0 in
11%
0%
12.5 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.43 μg/m3
PM10: 7.8 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 127.67 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.98 μg/m3
Ozone: 27.67 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:48 AM
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 8:12 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 24 mins
Moonrise: 10:53 AM
Moon Transit: 5:34 PM
Moonset: 12:36 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 18.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:36 AM - 3:06 AM
5:04 PM - 7:34 PM

Minor Periods

10:23 AM - 11:53 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 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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