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

High Wind Warning issued May 16 at 12:17AM PDT until May 17 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Sat May 16, 2026, 12:17 AM
Expires: Sat May 16, 2026, 7:00 PM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Strongest during the overnight hours. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range, and Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind speeds may drop well below warning levels at times during the daytime hours.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.

Wind Advisory issued May 16 at 12:17AM PDT until May 16 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Sat May 16, 2026, 12:17 AM
Expires: Sat May 16, 2026, 7:00 PM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 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, and Santa Ynez Valley. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM PDT this evening. * 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 May 16 at 7:17AM PDT until May 18 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Sat May 16, 2026, 7:17 AM
Expires: Sat May 16, 2026, 3:30 PM

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 16 feet with dangerous rip currents. Largest on northwest facing beaches. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Monday. * 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 Beach erosion and isolated minor coastal flooding is possible. Most likely during the evening high tides (7pm to 11pm) on Saturday and Sunday.

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.

Beach Hazards Statement issued May 16 at 7:17AM PDT until May 18 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Sat May 16, 2026, 7:17 AM
Expires: Sat May 16, 2026, 3:30 PM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf expected. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast. * WHEN...From 3 PM PDT this afternoon through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor Beach erosion and isolated minor coastal flooding is possible. Most likely during the evening high tides (7pm to 11pm) on Saturday and Sunday.

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 May 16 at 12:40PM PDT until May 18 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Sat May 16, 2026, 12:40 PM
Expires: Sat May 16, 2026, 9:30 PM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf expected. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast. * WHEN...From 3 PM PDT this afternoon through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor Beach erosion and isolated minor coastal flooding is possible. Most likely during the evening high tides (7pm to 11pm) on Saturday and Sunday.

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.