Water Temperature of the Pacific Ocean Near Santa Maria, CA

Current Water Temperature

59.0°F

Measurement Time: Thursday, March 12, 2026, 12:26 PM 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)
San Luis Obispo Bay, Avila Beach, CA (50.4 mi)
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

75.6°F
Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
76.9°F
79.2°F
44%
NNW 13.4 mph
28.2 mph
79°F
53°F
0 in
50%
9 mi
1021 mbar
4.4

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Thu
H: 90°F
L: 55°F
Partly Cloudy
Fri
H: 72°F
L: 54°F
Partly Cloudy
Sat
H: 63°F
L: 52°F
Partly Cloudy
Sun
H: 70°F
L: 54°F
Sunny
Mon
H: 73°F
L: 60°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 10.05 μg/m3
PM10: 18.15 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 177.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 62 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:20 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:11 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 51 mins
Moonrise: 3:28 AM
Moon Transit: 8:09 AM
Moonset: 12:53 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 25.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:39 AM - 10:09 AM
3:44 PM - 6:14 PM

Minor Periods

12:23 AM - 1:53 PM
2:58 AM - 4:28 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Heat Advisory issued March 12 at 2:03AM PDT until March 13 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Thu March 12, 2026, 2:03 AM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 2:15 PM

* WHAT...Temperatures of 85 to 95 expected. * WHERE...The coasts and coastal valleys of San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties, including the Santa Lucia and Santa Ynez Mountain Ranges. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 8 PM PDT Friday. * 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...Well above normal temperatures will continue well into next week, and additional Heat Advisories or Extreme Heat Warnings may be needed.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. 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.
Thursday, March 12, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
89.6°F
55°F
67.9°F
40%
0 in
0%
0%
17 mph
1.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 11.38 μg/m3
PM10: 20.64 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 182.37 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.86 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.07 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.96 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:20 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:11 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 51 mins
Moonrise: 3:28 AM
Moon Transit: 8:09 AM
Moonset: 12:53 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 25.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:39 AM - 10:09 AM
3:44 PM - 6:14 PM

Minor Periods

12:23 AM - 1:53 PM
2:58 AM - 4:28 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Friday, March 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
72°F
53.9°F
60.9°F
75%
0 in
0%
0%
14.8 mph
1.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.82 μg/m3
PM10: 11.93 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 163.77 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.06 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.9 μg/m3
Ozone: 67.32 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:19 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:12 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 53 mins
Moonrise: 4:14 AM
Moon Transit: 9:01 AM
Moonset: 1:52 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 16.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:31 AM - 11:01 AM
4:36 PM - 7:06 PM

Minor Periods

1:22 PM - 2:52 PM
3:44 AM - 5:14 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Saturday, March 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
62.8°F
52.2°F
56.3°F
89%
0 in
0%
0%
19 mph
1.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 9.15 μg/m3
PM10: 15.1 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 139.77 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.27 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.12 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:17 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:13 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 55 mins
Moonrise: 4:55 AM
Moon Transit: 9:52 AM
Moonset: 2:55 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 8.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:26 PM - 7:56 PM
9:22 AM - 11:52 AM

Minor Periods

2:25 PM - 3:55 PM
4:25 AM - 5:55 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, March 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
69.6°F
53.6°F
60.6°F
74%
0 in
0%
0%
15.9 mph
1.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 11.7 μg/m3
PM10: 22.73 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 155.78 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.72 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.12 μg/m3
Ozone: 68.96 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:16 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:14 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 58 mins
Moonrise: 5:29 AM
Moon Transit: 10:40 AM
Moonset: 3:59 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 3.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:14 PM - 8:44 PM
10:10 AM - 12:40 AM

Minor Periods

3:29 PM - 4:59 PM
4:59 AM - 6:29 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Monday, March 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
73.4°F
59.7°F
64.7°F
66%
0 in
0%
0%
7.8 mph
1.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 13.9 μg/m3
PM10: 17.72 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 249.5 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 14.3 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.12 μg/m3
Ozone: 43.77 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:15 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:14 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs mins
Moonrise: 6:00 AM
Moon Transit: 11:28 AM
Moonset: 5:04 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:01 PM - 9:31 PM
10:58 AM - 1:28 PM

Minor Periods

4:34 PM - 6:04 PM
5:30 AM - 7:00 AM

Action Rating: 4 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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