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)
Pacific Ocean, Santa Barbara, CA (36.2 mi)
Pacific Ocean, San Nicolas Island, CA (41.9 mi)
Hilton Canyon Creek, Santa Ynez, CA (61 mi)
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

64.9°F
Overcast
Overcast
64.9°F
74.8°F
81%
WSW 9.8 mph
11.8 mph
70.5°F
61.7°F
0 in
100%
9 mi
1014 mbar
10.2

Five Day Weather Forecast

Fog
Sat
H: 69°F
L: 60°F
Sunny
Sun
H: 68°F
L: 59°F
Sunny
Mon
H: 69°F
L: 62°F
Sunny
Tue
H: 69°F
L: 62°F
Sunny
Wed
H: 70°F
L: 64°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 10.7 μg/m3
PM10: 17.9 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 101 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.1 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.4 μg/m3
Ozone: 97 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:47 AM
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 8:10 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 23 mins
Moonrise: 4:01 AM
Moon Transit: 11:31 AM
Moonset: 7:09 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:26 PM - 9:56 PM
11:01 AM - 1:31 PM

Minor Periods

6:39 PM - 8:09 PM
3:31 AM - 5:01 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Beach Hazards Statement issued June 12 at 2:20PM PDT until June 15 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Fri June 12, 2026, 2:20 PM
Expires: Sat June 13, 2026, 12:30 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...Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast, Los Angeles County Beaches, and Southern Santa Barbara County Beaches. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Monday evening. * 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.

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 13 at 8:11AM PDT until June 15 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Sat June 13, 2026, 8:11 AM
Expires: Sat June 13, 2026, 4:15 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...Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast, Los Angeles County Beaches, and Southern Santa Barbara County Beaches. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Monday evening. * 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...This statement could be extended into Wednesday night with future updates.

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.
Saturday, June 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Fog
68.9°F
59.5°F
63°F
93%
0 in
33%
0%
10.5 mph
9


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 11.65 μg/m3
PM10: 17.53 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 102.17 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.37 μg/m3
Ozone: 63.63 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:47 AM
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 8:10 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 23 mins
Moonrise: 4:01 AM
Moon Transit: 11:31 AM
Moonset: 7:09 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:26 PM - 9:56 PM
11:01 AM - 1:31 PM

Minor Periods

6:39 PM - 8:09 PM
3:31 AM - 5:01 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Sunday, June 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
67.9°F
58.6°F
64.4°F
83%
0 in
14%
0%
11.6 mph
9.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 11.01 μg/m3
PM10: 16.23 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 101.71 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.8 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.18 μg/m3
Ozone: 60.29 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:47 AM
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 8:10 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 23 mins
Moonrise: 4:57 AM
Moon Transit: 12:37 AM
Moonset: 8:21 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:34 PM - 11:04 PM
12:07 AM - 2:37 PM

Minor Periods

7:51 PM - 9:21 PM
4:27 AM - 5:57 AM

Action Rating: 6 out of 5

Monday, June 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
69.2°F
61.8°F
65.4°F
76%
0 in
8%
0%
11.6 mph
10.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 12.55 μg/m3
PM10: 20.85 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 105.46 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.37 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.11 μg/m3
Ozone: 60.79 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
69.3°F
62.3°F
66°F
76%
0 in
9%
0%
9.4 mph
10


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 11.98 μg/m3
PM10: 19.61 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 111.67 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.54 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.22 μg/m3
Ozone: 67.38 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
69.8°F
63.6°F
66.6°F
74%
0 in
7%
0%
10.7 mph
10.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 13.85 μg/m3
PM10: 17.17 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 165.5 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 19.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.23 μg/m3
Ozone: 28.5 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

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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