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

Current Water Temperature

59.9°F

Measurement Time: Friday, February 20, 2026, 12:26 PM PST

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

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Weather Near Santa Cruz Island, California

Current Weather

55.9°F

Conditions: Sunny

Feels Like: 54.6°F

Heat Index: 58.3°F

Humidity: 38%

Wind: WSW 6.3 mph

Wind Gusts: 7.7 mph

Wind Chill: 58.2°F

Dew Point: 39°F

Precipitation: 0 in

Cloud Cover: 0%

Visibility: 9 mi

Air Pressure: 1017 mbar

UV Index: 1.6

Five Day Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 60°F
L: 39°F

Sat
H: 67°F
L: 41°F

Sun
H: 68°F
L: 49°F

Mon
H: 67°F
L: 51°F

Tue
H: 65°F
L: 61°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 9.25 μg/m3

PM10: 10.35 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 344.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 24.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 33 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:37 AM
Sun Transit: 12:11 AM
Sunset: 5:47 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 10 mins

Moonrise: 8:16 AM
Moon Transit: 2:47 PM
Moonset: 9:29 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 11.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
2:17 PM - 4:47 PM

Minor Periods

8:59 PM - 10:29 PM
7:46 AM - 9:16 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Frost Advisory issued February 20 at 3:11AM PST until February 20 at 8:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Fri February 20, 2026, 3:11 AM
Expires: Fri February 20, 2026, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 32 degrees will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Calabasas and Agoura Hills, all Ventura County Valleys, and the Santa Clarita Valley. * WHEN...Until 8 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

High Surf Advisory issued February 20 at 2:18AM PST until February 20 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Fri February 20, 2026, 2:18 AM
Expires: Fri February 20, 2026, 3:15 PM

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Ventura County Beaches. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening. * 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.

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.

Friday, February 20, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny

High Temperature: 60.4°F

Low Temperature: 39.2°F

Average Temperature: 49.6°F

Average Humidity: 67%

Precipitation: 0 in

Chance of Rain: 0%

Chance of Snow: 0%

Maximum Wind: 13.9 mph

UV Index: 0.9

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 4.24 μg/m3

PM10: 5.5 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 171.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.94 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.5 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.92 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:37 AM
Sun Transit: 12:11 AM
Sunset: 5:47 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 10 mins

Moonrise: 8:16 AM
Moon Transit: 2:47 PM
Moonset: 9:29 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 11.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
2:17 PM - 4:47 PM

Minor Periods

8:59 PM - 10:29 PM
7:46 AM - 9:16 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, February 21, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny

High Temperature: 66.6°F

Low Temperature: 41.2°F

Average Temperature: 51.6°F

Average Humidity: 71%

Precipitation: 0 in

Chance of Rain: 0%

Chance of Snow: 0%

Maximum Wind: 8.1 mph

UV Index: 1

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 6.22 μg/m3

PM10: 7.31 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 244.69 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.75 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.41 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.72 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:36 AM
Sun Transit: 12:11 AM
Sunset: 5:48 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 12 mins

Moonrise: 8:46 AM
Moon Transit: 3:36 PM
Moonset: 10:38 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 19.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
3:06 PM - 5:36 PM

Minor Periods

10:08 PM - 11:38 PM
8:16 AM - 9:46 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Sunday, February 22, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny

High Temperature: 68.2°F

Low Temperature: 48.7°F

Average Temperature: 57.6°F

Average Humidity: 61%

Precipitation: 0 in

Chance of Rain: 0%

Chance of Snow: 0%

Maximum Wind: 8.9 mph

UV Index: 1.1

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 8.54 μg/m3

PM10: 10.5 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 268.29 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 17.2 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.09 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.32 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:35 AM
Sun Transit: 12:11 AM
Sunset: 5:49 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 14 mins

Moonrise: 9:20 AM
Moon Transit: 4:29 PM
Moonset: 11:48 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 29.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
3:59 PM - 6:29 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
8:50 AM - 10:20 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Monday, February 23, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny

High Temperature: 66.6°F

Low Temperature: 50.5°F

Average Temperature: 58.6°F

Average Humidity: 59%

Precipitation: 0 in

Chance of Rain: 0%

Chance of Snow: 0%

Maximum Wind: 9.8 mph

UV Index: 1.1

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 7.69 μg/m3

PM10: 9.09 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 247.98 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 12.96 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.87 μg/m3
Ozone: 65.8 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:34 AM
Sun Transit: 12:11 AM
Sunset: 5:50 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 16 mins

Moonrise: 10:00 AM
Moon Transit: 5:26 PM
Moonset: 12:48 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 39.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:21 AM - 2:51 AM
4:56 PM - 7:26 PM

Minor Periods

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Partly Cloudy

High Temperature: 64.9°F

Low Temperature: 60.6°F

Average Temperature: 62.5°F

Average Humidity: 63%

Precipitation: 0 in

Chance of Rain: 0%

Chance of Snow: 0%

Maximum Wind: 6 mph

UV Index: 0

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 9.13 μg/m3

PM10: 9.65 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 220.06 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 19.83 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.97 μg/m3
Ozone: 53.77 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:33 AM
Sun Transit: 12:11 AM
Sunset: 5:51 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 18 mins

Moonrise: 10:49 AM
Moon Transit: 6:26 PM
Moonset: 1:00 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 51.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:19 AM - 3:49 AM
5:56 PM - 8:26 PM

Minor Periods

10:19 AM - 11:49 AM
12:30 AM - 2:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 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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Frost Advisory issued February 20 at 3:11AM PST until February 20 at 8:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

High Surf Advisory issued February 20 at 2:18AM PST until February 20 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

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