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

Red Flag Warning issued August 21 at 2:11PM PDT until August 23 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Thu August 21, 2025, 2:11 PM
Expires: Sat August 23, 2025, 9:00 PM

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT SATURDAY FOR AN UNSEASONABLY HOT AND UNSTABLE AIR MASS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING EXTREME FIRE BEHAVIOR FROM VERTICAL PLUME GROWTH... LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY...AND LOCALLY BREEZY WINDS FOR PORTIONS OF THE MOUNTAINS AND FOOTHILLS OF LOS ANGELES, VENTURA, SANTA BARBARA, AND SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTIES... .A significant heatwave will continue through this weekend, bringing dangerous fire-weather conditions. * TEMPERATURES...Unseasonably hot high temperatures, generally 95- 110 degrees and highest through Saturday, producing unseasonably unstable conditions. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum relative humidity 8-20 percent, lowest Thursday. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated thunderstorms will be possible Friday through the weekend, and any accompanying lightning strikes will be capable of starting new fires on the peripheries of rain cores. * WINDS...Southwest at 10-20 mph gusting to 20-25 mph over the western Antelope Valley Foothills and vicinity and in other wind- favored areas such as through passes and canyons. Lighter winds elsewhere. Passing outflow boundaries could bring sudden wind- shifts and increased fire-spread rates, even from distant thunderstorms. * IMPACTS...If fire ignition occurs, conditions are favorable for extreme fire behavior and rapid fire growth, which could threaten life and property. Be aware of sudden re-direction of fires in response to passing outflow boundaries. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Fire-weather headlines may eventually need to be extended into Sunday.

A Red Flag Warning means that fire-weather conditions are expected to be favorable for the development of extreme fire behavior. Use extreme caution with anything that can spark a wildfire. Residents near wildland interfaces should be prepared to evacuate if a wildfire breaks out. See readyforwildfire.org and wildfirerisk.org for information.

Red Flag Warning issued August 21 at 2:11PM PDT until August 23 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Thu August 21, 2025, 2:11 PM
Expires: Sat August 23, 2025, 9:00 PM

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT SATURDAY FOR AN UNSEASONABLY HOT AND UNSTABLE AIR MASS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING EXTREME FIRE BEHAVIOR FROM VERTICAL PLUME GROWTH... LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY...AND LOCALLY BREEZY WINDS FOR PORTIONS OF THE MOUNTAINS AND FOOTHILLS OF LOS ANGELES, VENTURA, SANTA BARBARA, AND SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTIES... .A significant heatwave will continue through this weekend, bringing dangerous fire-weather conditions. * TEMPERATURES...Unseasonably hot high temperatures, generally 95- 105 degrees, producing unseasonably unstable conditions. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum relative humidity 8-20 percent. * THUNDERSTORMS...There is a less than 10 percent chance of isolated thunderstorms Friday through the weekend, and any accompanying lightning strikes will be capable of starting new fires on the peripheries of rain cores. * WINDS...Diurnal wind patterns with speeds of 5-10 mph gusting to 10-20 mph, locally higher in wind-favored areas such as through passes and canyons. * IMPACTS...If fire ignition occurs, conditions are favorable for extreme fire behavior and rapid fire growth, which could threaten life and property. Be aware of sudden re-direction of fires in response to passing outflow boundaries. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Fire-weather headlines may eventually need to be extended into Sunday.

A Red Flag Warning means that fire-weather conditions could potentially become favorable for the development of extreme fire behavior in the coming days. Use extreme caution with anything that can spark a wildfire. Residents near wildland interfaces should be prepared to evacuate if a wildfire breaks out. See readyforwildfire.org and wildfirerisk.org for information.

Extreme Heat Warning issued August 22 at 8:55AM PDT until August 23 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Fri August 22, 2025, 8:55 AM
Expires: Fri August 22, 2025, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures of 95 to 110 degrees expected. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness for anyone, especially for the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a chance that an advisory or warning will be needed on Sunday.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Extreme Heat Warning issued August 22 at 8:55AM PDT until August 23 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Fri August 22, 2025, 8:55 AM
Expires: Fri August 22, 2025, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 98. * WHERE...Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area, Los Angeles County Inland Coast including Downtown Los Angeles, Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range, and Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness for anyone, especially for the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a chance that an advisory or warning will be needed on Sunday.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Heat Advisory issued August 22 at 8:55AM PDT until August 23 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Fri August 22, 2025, 8:55 AM
Expires: Fri August 22, 2025, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...Temperatures up to 105. * WHERE...Central Ventura County Valleys, Lake Casitas, and Ojai Valley. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk for heat illness for sensitive populations including the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a chance that an advisory or warning will be needed on Sunday.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.