Water Temperature of the Pacific Ocean Near Santa Maria, CA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Friday, May 9, 2025, 8:26 PM PDT
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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 / 0 meters
Nearest Address:
Offshore
Santa Maria, CA 93455
GPS Coordinates: 34.767, -121.498
Nearby Water Temperatures
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Santa Ynez River, Lompoc, CA (61.6 mi)
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Santa Ynez River, Solvang, CA (77.9 mi)
Santa Ynez River, Santa Ynez, CA (84.3 mi)
Santa Ynez River, Santa Ynez, CA (86.6 mi)
Hilton Canyon Creek, Santa Ynez, CA (87.0 mi)
Pacific Ocean, Santa Barbara, CA (101.2 mi)
Pacific Ocean, Big Sur, CA (113.6 mi)
Monterey Bay, Monterey, CA (128.9 mi)
Pacific Ocean, Santa Cruz Island, CA (130.1 mi)
Pacific Ocean, San Nicolas Island, CA (141.8 mi)
Monterey Bay, Santa Cruz, CA (152.7 mi)
Pacific Ocean, Santa Monica, CA (156.5 mi)
Weather Near Santa Maria, California
Current Weather

Humidity: 87%
Feels Like: 57.4°F
Wind: NW 2.2 mph
Wind Gusts: 2.3 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 8 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 83°F
L: 53°F

Sat
H: 74°F
L: 52°F

Sun
H: 74°F
L: 51°F

Mon
H: 61°F
L: 47°F

Tue
H: 59°F
L: 49°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.62 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.3 μg/m3
Ozone: 60 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 7:58 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 50 mins
Moon Transit: 11:15 PM
Moonset: 4:25 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 92.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:06 AM - 8:36 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
5:04 PM - 6:34 PM3:55 AM - 5:25 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Heat Advisory issued May 9 at 9:15AM PDT until May 10 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Fri May 9, 2025, 9:15 AM
Expires: Sat May 10, 2025, 9:00 PM
* WHAT...Temperatures up to 98 expected. * WHERE...The Los Angeles and Ventura County Valleys, Santa Monica and Santa Ynez Mountains, and the southern Salinas Valley. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Saturday. * 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. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Heat Advisory issued May 9 at 9:15AM PDT until May 10 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Fri May 9, 2025, 9:15 AM
Expires: Sat May 10, 2025, 9:00 PM
* WHAT...Temperatures up to 98 expected. * WHERE...The Los Angeles and Ventura County Valleys, Santa Monica and Santa Ynez Mountains, and the southern Salinas Valley. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Saturday. * 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. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Heat Advisory issued May 9 at 9:15AM PDT until May 10 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Fri May 9, 2025, 9:15 AM
Expires: Sat May 10, 2025, 9:00 PM
* WHAT...Temperatures up to 98 expected. * WHERE...The Los Angeles and Ventura County Valleys, Santa Monica and Santa Ynez Mountains, and the southern Salinas Valley. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Saturday. * 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. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Heat Advisory issued May 9 at 9:15AM PDT until May 10 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Fri May 9, 2025, 9:15 AM
Expires: Sat May 10, 2025, 9:00 PM
* WHAT...Temperatures up to 98 expected. * WHERE...The Los Angeles and Ventura County Valleys, Santa Monica and Santa Ynez Mountains, and the southern Salinas Valley. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Saturday. * 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. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Heat Advisory issued May 9 at 9:15AM PDT until May 10 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Fri May 9, 2025, 9:15 AM
Expires: Sat May 10, 2025, 9:00 PM
* WHAT...Temperatures up to 98 expected. * WHERE...The Los Angeles and Ventura County Valleys, Santa Monica and Santa Ynez Mountains, and the southern Salinas Valley. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Saturday. * 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. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 67.5°F
Average Humidity: 67%
Wind: 8.3 mph
UV Index: 2.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.44 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.41 μg/m3
Ozone: 94.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 7:58 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 50 mins
Moon Transit: 11:15 PM
Moonset: 4:25 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 92.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:06 AM - 8:36 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
5:04 PM - 6:34 PM3:55 AM - 5:25 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 63.4°F
Average Humidity: 74%
Wind: 8.5 mph
UV Index: 2.5
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.36 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.13 μg/m3
Ozone: 101.12 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 7:59 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 52 mins
Moon Transit: 11:56 PM
Moonset: 4:49 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 97.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:46 AM - 9:16 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
6:02 PM - 7:32 PM4:19 AM - 5:49 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 60.5°F
Average Humidity: 71%
Wind: 15.4 mph
UV Index: 2.4
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.6 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.07 μg/m3
Ozone: 84.52 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 7:59 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 54 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 5:15 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM7:28 AM - 9:58 AM
Minor Periods
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM4:45 AM - 6:15 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 53.6°F
Average Humidity: 80%
Wind: 13.9 mph
UV Index: 2.3
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.94 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.77 μg/m3
Ozone: 82.24 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 8:00 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 55 mins
Moon Transit: 12:40 AM
Moonset: 5:45 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:10 AM - 2:40 AM8:13 AM - 10:43 AM
Minor Periods
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM5:15 AM - 6:45 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 53.9°F
Average Humidity: 78%
Wind: 18.1 mph
UV Index: 2.3
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.02 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.6 μg/m3
Ozone: 75.15 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 8:01 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 57 mins
Moon Transit: 1:27 AM
Moonset: 6:20 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 97.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:57 AM - 3:27 AM9:01 AM - 11:31 AM
Minor Periods
9:00 PM - 10:30 PM5:50 AM - 7:20 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5