Water Temperature of the Pacific Ocean Near Santa Maria, CA

Current Water Temperature

59.7°F

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

Temperature Locations

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Local Points of Interest

Vandenberg Space Force Base

Pacific Ocean

Station Name: Santa Lucia Escarpment, CA (222)
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Santa Maria, CA 93455

GPS Coordinates: 34.767, -121.498

Nearby Water Temperatures

Pacific Ocean, Lompoc, CA (46.3 mi)
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Santa Ynez River, Lompoc, CA (61.6 mi)
Pacific Ocean, Gaviota, CA (67.8 mi)
Santa Ynez River, Solvang, CA (77.9 mi)
Santa Ynez River, Santa Ynez, CA (84.3 mi)
Santa Ynez River, Santa Ynez, CA (86.6 mi)
Hilton Canyon Creek, Santa Ynez, CA (87 mi)
Pacific Ocean, Santa Barbara, CA (101.2 mi)
Pacific Ocean, Big Sur, CA (113.6 mi)
Monterey Bay, Monterey, CA (128.9 mi)
Pacific Ocean, Santa Cruz Island, CA (130.1 mi)
Pacific Ocean, San Nicolas Island, CA (141.8 mi)
Monterey Bay, Santa Cruz, CA (152.7 mi)
Pacific Ocean, Santa Monica, CA (156.5 mi)

Weather Near Santa Maria, California

Current Weather

57.4°F
Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
54.6°F
57.4°F
88%
NNW 12.3 mph
17.5 mph
54.9°F
56.4°F
0 in
75%
8 mi
1016 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Overcast
Mon
H: 63°F
L: 56°F
Overcast
Tue
H: 65°F
L: 55°F
Sunny
Wed
H: 68°F
L: 56°F
Sunny
Thu
H: 70°F
L: 57°F
Sunny
Fri
H: 68°F
L: 56°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6 μg/m3
PM10: 9.8 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.3 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.7 μg/m3
Ozone: 49 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:59 AM
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 8:23 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 24 mins
Moonrise: 12:49 AM
Moon Transit: 6:00 AM
Moonset: 12:20 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 48.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:30 AM - 8:00 AM
9:45 AM - 12:15 AM

Minor Periods

11:50 AM - 1:20 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Small Craft Advisory issued July 6 at 12:04PM PDT until July 7 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Mon July 6, 2026, 12:04 PM
Expires: Wed July 8, 2026, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and combined seas 7 to 10 ft expected when conditions are worst. * WHERE...Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and westward 60 nm including San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands and Outer waters from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island to 60 NM offshore including San Nicolas and Santa Barbara Islands. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM PDT Tuesday. For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM Tuesday to 3 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will create dangerous sea conditions which could capsize or damage small and large vessels. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX) for more.

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions.


Gale Warning issued July 6 at 12:04PM PDT until July 8 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Mon July 6, 2026, 12:04 PM
Expires: Wed July 8, 2026, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and combined seas 7 to 10 ft expected when conditions are worst. * WHERE...Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and westward 60 nm including San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands and Outer waters from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island to 60 NM offshore including San Nicolas and Santa Barbara Islands. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM PDT Tuesday. For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM Tuesday to 3 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will create dangerous sea conditions which could capsize or damage small and large vessels. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX) for more.

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions.


Small Craft Advisory issued July 6 at 8:41PM PDT until July 7 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Mon July 6, 2026, 8:41 PM
Expires: Tue July 7, 2026, 4:45 AM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and combined seas 7 to 10 ft expected when conditions are worst. * WHERE...Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and westward 60 nm including San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands and Outer waters from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island to 60 NM offshore including San Nicolas and Santa Barbara Islands. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM PDT Tuesday. For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM Tuesday to 3 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will create dangerous sea conditions which could capsize or damage small and large vessels. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX) for more.

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions.


Gale Warning issued July 6 at 8:41PM PDT until July 8 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Mon July 6, 2026, 8:41 PM
Expires: Tue July 7, 2026, 4:45 AM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and combined seas 7 to 10 ft expected when conditions are worst. * WHERE...Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and westward 60 nm including San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands and Outer waters from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island to 60 NM offshore including San Nicolas and Santa Barbara Islands. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM PDT Tuesday. For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM Tuesday to 3 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will create dangerous sea conditions which could capsize or damage small and large vessels. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX) for more.

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions.
Monday, July 6, 2026

Weather Forecast

Overcast
62.6°F
55.6°F
58.5°F
94%
0 in
34%
0%
14.1 mph
11.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.18 μg/m3
PM10: 9.86 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 87.33 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.87 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.84 μg/m3
Ozone: 48.25 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:59 AM
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 8:23 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 24 mins
Moonrise: 12:49 AM
Moon Transit: 6:00 AM
Moonset: 12:20 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 48.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:30 AM - 8:00 AM
9:45 AM - 12:15 AM

Minor Periods

11:50 AM - 1:20 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Weather Forecast

Overcast
65.2°F
55.4°F
59.1°F
88%
0 in
20%
0%
16.8 mph
11.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.1 μg/m3
PM10: 13.03 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 85.29 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.13 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.78 μg/m3
Ozone: 51.38 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:59 AM
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 8:23 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 23 mins
Moonrise: 12:15 AM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 1:23 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 37.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

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

Minor Periods

12:53 AM - 2:23 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
68.2°F
56.1°F
60.9°F
81%
0 in
11%
0%
18.1 mph
11.7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 10.53 μg/m3
PM10: 18.51 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 84.96 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.68 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 51.75 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:00 AM
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 8:22 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 22 mins
Moonrise: 12:44 AM
Moon Transit: 7:31 AM
Moonset: 2:31 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 26.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:01 AM - 9:31 AM
3:06 PM - 5:36 PM

Minor Periods

2:01 PM - 3:31 PM
12:14 AM - 1:44 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
70.2°F
57.3°F
61.9°F
80%
0 in
9%
0%
15.7 mph
11.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 13.2 μg/m3
PM10: 29.81 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 85.58 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.53 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.67 μg/m3
Ozone: 54.38 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:01 AM
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 8:22 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 22 mins
Moonrise: 1:16 AM
Moon Transit: 8:23 AM
Moonset: 3:42 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 17.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:53 AM - 10:23 AM
4:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Minor Periods

3:12 PM - 4:42 PM
12:46 AM - 2:16 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Friday, July 10, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
68.1°F
56.2°F
61.2°F
83%
0 in
12%
0%
12.5 mph
11.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 13.63 μg/m3
PM10: 22.28 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 91.15 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.2 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.98 μg/m3
Ozone: 48.63 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:01 AM
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 8:22 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 21 mins
Moonrise: 1:56 AM
Moon Transit: 9:21 AM
Moonset: 4:56 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 9.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:51 AM - 11:21 AM
4:59 PM - 7:29 PM

Minor Periods

4:26 PM - 5:56 PM
1:26 AM - 2:56 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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