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

High Surf Advisory issued November 20 at 5:32PM PST until November 24 at 3:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Thu November 20, 2025, 5:32 PM
Expires: Fri November 21, 2025, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet with dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Ventura County Beaches. * WHEN...From 3 AM Friday to 3 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. Minor beach erosion and minor flooding of usually dry areas may occur.

Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 21 at 3:37AM PST until November 21 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Fri November 21, 2025, 3:37 AM
Expires: Fri November 21, 2025, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Moderate snow accumulations expected: For elevations above 6000 feet, 3 to 6 inches. For elevations between 4000 and 6000 feet, 1 to 3 inches possible. East wind gusts of 30 to 45 mph expected on Friday. * WHERE...Northern Ventura County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional snow is possible this afternoon into Saturday, but accumulations are expected to be light at this point. If more intense snow becomes probable, this advisory may need to be extended.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Always carry chains. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Wind Advisory issued November 21 at 12:56AM PST until November 22 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Fri November 21, 2025, 12:56 AM
Expires: Fri November 21, 2025, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 35 to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Calabasas and Agoura Hills, Malibu Coast, Santa Clarita Valley, Santa Susana Mountains, Southeastern Ventura County Valleys, Ventura County Beaches, Ventura County Inland Coast, and Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 21 at 9:54AM PST until November 21 at 2:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Fri November 21, 2025, 9:54 AM
Expires: Fri November 21, 2025, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...Wet snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Northern Ventura County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 2 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.