Water Temperature of the Pacific Ocean Near Santa Maria, CA

Current Water Temperature

54.7°F

Measurement Time: Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 8:26 PM PDT

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Pacific Ocean

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

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet / 0 meters

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Santa Maria, CA 93455

GPS Coordinates: 34.767, -121.498

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Weather Near Santa Maria, California

Current Weather

54°F
Overcast
Conditions: Overcast
Humidity: 100%
Feels Like: 51.7°F
Wind: NNW 7.6 mph
Wind Gusts: 12.1 mph
Pressure: 30.03 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
Wed
H: 66°F
L: 52°F
Partly Cloudy
Thu
H: 66°F
L: 51°F
Partly Cloudy
Fri
H: 68°F
L: 51°F
Sunny
Sat
H: 70°F
L: 52°F
Sunny
Sun
H: 69°F
L: 55°F

Air Quality

PM2.5: 20.72 μg/m3
PM10: 28.31 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 244.2 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.03 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 61 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:54 AM
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 8:24 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 29 mins
Moonrise: 5:49 AM
Moon Transit: 1:35 PM
Moonset: 9:17 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:13 PM - 11:43 PM
1:05 PM - 3:35 PM

Minor Periods

8:47 PM - 10:17 PM
5:19 AM - 6:49 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Beach Hazards Statement issued June 24 at 12:49PM PDT until June 26 at 1:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Tue June 24, 2025, 12:49 PM
Expires: Wed June 25, 2025, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...Abnormally high tides around 7 feet are expected in between 6 PM and 11 PM each night. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...From 6 PM PDT this evening through late Wednesday night, focused during the evening high tide. * IMPACTS...Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at beach and harbor areas that is uncommon with normal tidal ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is also possible. No significant damage is expected.

Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks.


Beach Hazards Statement issued June 24 at 12:49PM PDT until June 26 at 1:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Tue June 24, 2025, 12:49 PM
Expires: Wed June 25, 2025, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...Abnormally high tides around 7 feet are expected in between 6 PM and 11 PM each night. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...From 6 PM PDT this evening through late Wednesday night, focused during the evening high tide. * IMPACTS...Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at beach and harbor areas that is uncommon with normal tidal ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is also possible. No significant damage is expected.

Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks.


Beach Hazards Statement issued June 24 at 12:49PM PDT until June 26 at 1:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Tue June 24, 2025, 12:49 PM
Expires: Wed June 25, 2025, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...Abnormally high tides around 7 feet are expected in between 6 PM and 11 PM each night. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...From 6 PM PDT this evening through late Wednesday night, focused during the evening high tide. * IMPACTS...Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at beach and harbor areas that is uncommon with normal tidal ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is also possible. No significant damage is expected.

Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks.


Beach Hazards Statement issued June 24 at 12:49PM PDT until June 26 at 1:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Tue June 24, 2025, 12:49 PM
Expires: Wed June 25, 2025, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...Abnormally high tides around 7 feet are expected in between 6 PM and 11 PM each night. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...From 6 PM PDT this evening through late Wednesday night, focused during the evening high tide. * IMPACTS...Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at beach and harbor areas that is uncommon with normal tidal ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is also possible. No significant damage is expected.

Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks.


Beach Hazards Statement issued June 24 at 12:49PM PDT until June 26 at 1:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Tue June 24, 2025, 12:49 PM
Expires: Wed June 25, 2025, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...Abnormally high tides around 7 feet are expected in between 6 PM and 11 PM each night. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...From 6 PM PDT this evening through late Wednesday night, focused during the evening high tide. * IMPACTS...Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at beach and harbor areas that is uncommon with normal tidal ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is also possible. No significant damage is expected.

Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks.


Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Average Temperature: 57.1°F
Average Humidity: 86%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 12.1 mph
UV Index: 2.5

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 19.4 μg/m3
PM10: 27.25 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 245.98 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.02 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.89 μg/m3
Ozone: 53.24 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:54 AM
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 8:24 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 29 mins
Moonrise: 5:49 AM
Moon Transit: 1:35 PM
Moonset: 9:17 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:13 PM - 11:43 PM
1:05 PM - 3:35 PM

Minor Periods

8:47 PM - 10:17 PM
5:19 AM - 6:49 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Average Temperature: 56.4°F
Average Humidity: 85%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 13 mph
UV Index: 2.6

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 17.54 μg/m3
PM10: 26.52 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 180.71 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.38 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.2 μg/m3
Ozone: 44.92 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:55 AM
Sun Transit: 1:09 PM
Sunset: 8:24 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 29 mins
Moonrise: 6:59 AM
Moon Transit: 2:36 PM
Moonset: 10:05 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
2:06 PM - 4:36 PM

Minor Periods

9:35 PM - 11:05 PM
6:29 AM - 7:59 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Friday, June 27, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Average Temperature: 57.6°F
Average Humidity: 82%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 9.4 mph
UV Index: 2.7

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 15.97 μg/m3
PM10: 23.55 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 202.46 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.78 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.48 μg/m3
Ozone: 38.52 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:55 AM
Sun Transit: 1:09 PM
Sunset: 8:24 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 29 mins
Moonrise: 8:10 AM
Moon Transit: 3:32 PM
Moonset: 10:44 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
3:02 PM - 5:32 PM

Minor Periods

10:14 PM - 11:44 PM
7:40 AM - 9:10 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Saturday, June 28, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 59.9°F
Average Humidity: 78%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 8.9 mph
UV Index: 2.5

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 17.56 μg/m3
PM10: 26.43 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 282.2 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 17.48 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.22 μg/m3
Ozone: 32.31 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:55 AM
Sun Transit: 1:09 PM
Sunset: 8:24 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 28 mins
Moonrise: 9:18 AM
Moon Transit: 4:22 PM
Moonset: 11:16 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 6.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
3:52 PM - 6:22 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
8:48 AM - 10:18 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, June 29, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 59.5°F
Average Humidity: 74%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 8.3 mph
UV Index: 0

Air Quality

AQI: 0 -
PM2.5: 0 μg/m3
PM10: 0 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 0 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:56 AM
Sun Transit: 1:09 PM
Sunset: 8:24 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 28 mins
Moonrise: 10:23 AM
Moon Transit: 5:08 PM
Moonset: 12:16 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 13.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
4:38 PM - 7:08 PM

Minor Periods

9:53 AM - 11:23 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 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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