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

High Surf Advisory issued November 13 at 12:26PM PST until November 15 at 9:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Thu November 13, 2025, 12:26 PM
Expires: Fri November 14, 2025, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 15 feet. Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. * WHEN...From midnight Thursday night to 9 AM PST Saturday. * 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. Minor beach erosion and minor flooding of usually dry areas may occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor tidal overflows are possible during the highest high tides of the calendar day.

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.

Flood Watch issued November 13 at 12:19PM PST until November 15 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Thu November 13, 2025, 12:19 PM
Expires: Sat November 15, 2025, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...All of Los Angeles, Ventura, and Santa Barbara Counties except the Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Ynez Mountains, and Southern Ventura County Mountains which are are covered in a separate Flood Watch. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rain rates up to 1 inch per hour are possible, especially in the south facing foothills and mountains. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Flood Watch issued November 13 at 12:19PM PST until November 15 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Thu November 13, 2025, 12:19 PM
Expires: Sat November 15, 2025, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including the following areas, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range, Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range and Southern Ventura County Mountains. * WHEN...From midnight PST tonight through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of roads, rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations, including Highway 101. There will be break between Friday afternoon and early Saturday morning when little to no rain is expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rain rates up to 1 inch per hour are possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Flood Advisory issued November 13 at 10:02PM PST until November 13 at 11:30PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Thu November 13, 2025, 10:02 PM
Expires: Thu November 13, 2025, 11:30 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including the following counties, San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara. * WHEN...Until 1130 PM PST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 951 PM PST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain with widespread rain rates of 0.25 to 0.5 inches per hour observed. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 2.0 inches of rain have fallen thus far. The greatest impacts are expected for the western Santa Ynez Range and adjacent coasts near Point Conception and Point Arguello, where local rain rates of 0.5 to 1.00 inches per hour have been observed. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Santa Maria, San Luis Obispo, Lompoc, Paso Robles, Morro Bay, Pismo Beach, Point Conception, Santa Ynez, Atascadero, Arroyo Grande, Nipomo, Cambria, Solvang, Vandenberg Space Force Base, Orcutt, Los Alamos, Highway 101 through Gaviota State Park, Point Piedras Blancas, Refugio State Beach and Grover Beach. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

Flood Watch issued November 13 at 7:47PM PST until November 15 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Thu November 13, 2025, 7:47 PM
Expires: Fri November 14, 2025, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including the following areas, Antelope Valley, Calabasas and Agoura Hills, Central Ventura County Valleys, Eastern Antelope Valley Foothills, Eastern San Fernando Valley, Eastern San Gabriel Mountains, Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area, Interstate 5 Corridor, Lake Casitas, Los Angeles County Beaches, Los Angeles County Inland Coast including Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles County San Gabriel Valley, Malibu Coast, Northern Ventura County Mountains, Ojai Valley, Palos Verdes Hills, Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches, Santa Barbara County Inland Central Coast, Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, Santa Clarita Valley, Santa Susana Mountains, Santa Ynez Valley, Southeastern Ventura County Valleys, Ventura County Beaches, Ventura County Inland Coast, Western Antelope Valley Foothills, Western San Fernando Valley, Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor and Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous roadway flooding will be possible, especially in low-lying and urban areas. In addition, there will be a significant risk for rockslides and mudslides in mountain and canyon roadways. As a result, there is the potential for significant travel delays and road closures. Flooding of rivers, streams, and creeks will also be possible, leading to the threat of swift water rescues. There will also be the threat of damaging debris flows in and near recent burn scars. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - There is a growing risk for heavy rainfall with a chance of thunderstorms during this time period. As a result, rainfall rates up to around 1 inch per hour will be possible near thunderstorms and south facing foothills and mountains. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding, especially in recent burn scar areas, should be prepared to take action should flooding or debris flows develop.

Flood Watch issued November 13 at 7:47PM PST until November 15 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Thu November 13, 2025, 7:47 PM
Expires: Fri November 14, 2025, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including the following areas, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range, Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range and Southern Ventura County Mountains. * WHEN...From midnight PST tonight through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rain rates up to 1 inch per hour are possible. There will be break between Friday afternoon and early Saturday morning when little to no rain is expected. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Flood Watch issued November 13 at 7:47PM PST until November 15 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Thu November 13, 2025, 7:47 PM
Expires: Fri November 14, 2025, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including the following areas, Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands and Santa Cruz and Anacapa Islands. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Conditions will be extremely hazardous for outdoor recreation, including hiking and camping. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - There is a growing risk for heavy rainfall with a chance of thunderstorms during this time period. As a result, rainfall rates up to around 1 inch per hour will be possible near thunderstorms and higher terrain. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Wind Advisory issued November 13 at 5:56PM PST until November 14 at 3:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Thu November 13, 2025, 5:56 PM
Expires: Fri November 14, 2025, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches, San Luis Obispo County Inland Central Coast, San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys, San Luis Obispo County Mountains, Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches, Santa Barbara County Inland Central Coast, Santa Lucia Mountains, Santa Ynez Valley, and Southern Salinas Valley. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Friday. * 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.

Flood Advisory issued November 14 at 3:04AM PST until November 14 at 6:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Fri November 14, 2025, 3:04 AM
Expires: Fri November 14, 2025, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including the following county, Santa Barbara from Gaviota north and eastward. * WHEN...Until 600 AM PST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 258 AM PST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated persistent moderate to heavy rain ongoing across the advisory areas. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Widespread rainfall totals of 0.50 and 2.00 inches, locally up to 3.00 inches, of rain has fallen so far. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Santa Barbara, Santa Ynez, Montecito, Carpinteria, Solvang, Isla Vista, El Capitan State Beach, Refugio State Beach, Summerland, Highway 101 through Gaviota State Park, Los Alamos, Rincon Point, Goleta, Buellton, Sisquoc, Lake Cachuma, Highway 154 over San Marcos Pass, Figueroa Mountain, Santa Barbara Airport and Mission Canyon. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

Flood Watch issued November 14 at 2:43AM PST until November 15 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Fri November 14, 2025, 2:43 AM
Expires: Sat November 15, 2025, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including the following areas, all areas in Los Angeles County, and the Ventura County Coast and Valleys, the northern Ventura County and Santa Barbara County Interior mountains, the Santa Susana and Santa Monica mountains, the Central Coast portion of Santa Barbara County, and all of the Channel Islands. * WHEN...From late tonight through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - There is a growing risk for heavy rainfall with a chance of thunderstorms during this time period. As a result, rainfall rates up to around 1 inch per hour will be possible near thunderstorms and higher terrain. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding, especially in recent burn scar areas, should be prepared to take action should flooding or debris flows develop.

Flood Watch issued November 14 at 2:43AM PST until November 15 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Fri November 14, 2025, 2:43 AM
Expires: Sat November 15, 2025, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including the following areas, Santa Barbara County South Coast, Santa Ynez Mountains, and Southern Ventura County Mountains. * WHEN...Through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of roads, rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations, including Highway 101. There will be break between Friday afternoon and early Saturday morning when little to no rain is expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rain rates up to 1 inch per hour are possible. There will be break between Friday afternoon and early Saturday morning when little to no rain is expected. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

High Surf Advisory issued November 14 at 12:26AM PST until November 15 at 9:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Fri November 14, 2025, 12:26 AM
Expires: Sat November 15, 2025, 9:00 AM

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 15 feet. Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Saturday. * 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. Minor beach erosion and minor flooding of usually dry areas may occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor tidal overflows are possible during the highest high tides of the calendar day.

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.