Water Temperature of the Pacific Ocean Near Santa Maria, CA
Current Water Temperature
Pleasant and refreshing. Ideal for recreational swimming, triathlons, and active water recreation without thermal gear.
Measurement Time: Monday, November 2, 2026, 8:26 PM PST
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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
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Weather Near Santa Maria, California
Current Weather

Humidity: 36%
Feels Like: 65.3°F
Wind: NNW 14.1 mph
Wind Gusts: 18.6 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 1.4
Weather Forecast

Thu
H: 75°F
L: 54°F

Fri
H: 77°F
L: 54°F

Sat
H: 78°F
L: 57°F
Air Quality
Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:36 AM - 11:06 AM8:58 PM - 11:28 PM
Minor Periods
2:31 AM - 4:01 AM2:33 PM - 4:03 PM
Small Craft Advisory issued November 5 at 8:08AM PST until November 6 at 3:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Thu November 5, 2026, 8:08 AM
Expires: Fri November 6, 2026, 3:00 AM
* WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions. * 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...Until 3 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX) for more.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 62.9°F
Average Humidity: 58%
Wind: 15 mph
UV Index: 3.8
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:36 AM - 11:06 AM8:58 PM - 11:28 PM
Minor Periods
2:31 AM - 4:01 AM2:33 PM - 4:03 PM
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 63.7°F
Average Humidity: 56%
Wind: 13.2 mph
UV Index: 4
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:20 AM - 11:50 AM9:42 PM - 12:12 AM
Minor Periods
3:33 AM - 5:03 AM3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 65°F
Average Humidity: 53%
Wind: 8.1 mph
UV Index: 4.3
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:04 AM - 12:34 PM10:27 PM - 12:57 AM
Minor Periods
4:34 AM - 6:04 AM3:28 PM - 4:58 PM
