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

Winter Storm Warning issued February 17 at 11:57AM PST until February 20 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Tue February 17, 2026, 11:57 AM
Expires: Fri February 20, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches for 3500 to 4500 feet elevation including the Grapevine of the Interstate-5 Corridor possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches above 4500 feet elevation possible. Wind gusts of up to 60 to 70 mph possible this afternoon through late tonight, and again late Wednesday night into Thursday morning. * WHERE...Interstate 5 Corridor, Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, and Southern Ventura County Mountains. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 7 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could become treacherous. Visibilities may drop below one-quarter mile due to falling and blowing snow.

If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Wind Advisory issued February 17 at 10:13AM PST until February 18 at 3:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Tue February 17, 2026, 10:13 AM
Expires: Wed February 18, 2026, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PST 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 February 17 at 10:13AM PST until February 18 at 3:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Tue February 17, 2026, 10:13 AM
Expires: Wed February 18, 2026, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PST 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 February 17 at 10:13AM PST until February 18 at 6:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Tue February 17, 2026, 10:13 AM
Expires: Wed February 18, 2026, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 6 AM PST 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.

High Surf Advisory issued February 17 at 9:32AM PST until February 20 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Tue February 17, 2026, 9:32 AM
Expires: Wed February 18, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Central Coast, large breaking waves of 10 to 15 feet, with local sets to 20 feet on Wednesday, and dangerous rip currents. For Los Angeles County, 6 to 10 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches, Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Friday. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor coastal flooding possible around mid- morning and late-evening times of high tide on Tuesday and Wednesday. Highest chances of coastal flooding will be for the Central Coast beaches around high tide on Wednesday morning between 7 AM and 12 PM.

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.