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

Wind Advisory issued March 10 at 12:15PM PDT until March 11 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Tue March 10, 2026, 12:15 PM
Expires: Wed March 11, 2026, 9:00 AM

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Interstate 5 Corridor, Northern Ventura County Mountains, Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, Southern Ventura County Mountains, and Western Antelope Valley Foothills. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 9 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Wind Advisory issued March 10 at 12:15PM PDT until March 11 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Tue March 10, 2026, 12:15 PM
Expires: Wed March 11, 2026, 9:15 AM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the Heat Advisory, temperatures near 90 expected. * WHERE...Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 9 AM PDT Wednesday. For the Heat Advisory, from 10 AM Thursday to 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 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.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. 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.

Heat Advisory issued March 10 at 12:15PM PDT until March 13 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Tue March 10, 2026, 12:15 PM
Expires: Wed March 11, 2026, 9:15 AM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the Heat Advisory, temperatures near 90 expected. * WHERE...Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 9 AM PDT Wednesday. For the Heat Advisory, from 10 AM Thursday to 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 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.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. 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.

Heat Advisory issued March 10 at 12:15PM PDT until March 13 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Tue March 10, 2026, 12:15 PM
Expires: Wed March 11, 2026, 9:15 AM

* 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 Thursday 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.

Heat Advisory issued March 11 at 11:11AM PDT until March 13 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 11:11 AM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 6:30 AM

* WHAT...Temperatures of 85 to 95 expected. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches, San Luis Obispo County Inland Central Coast, Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches, Santa Barbara County Inland Central Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Lucia Mountains, Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range, Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range, and Santa Ynez Valley. * WHEN...From 10 AM Thursday 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.

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.