Water Temperature of the Pacific Ocean Near Santa Maria, CA

Current Water Temperature

68.5°F 20.3°C
Cool Brisk & Refreshing
68.5°F
Frigid < 50°F
Cold 50°–60°
Cool 60°–70°
Comfortable 70°–80°
Warm 80°+

Feels brisk on entry. Great for short dips; wetsuit recommended for extended swimming or water sports.

Measurement Time: Friday, November 6, 2026, 11:56 PM PST

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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

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Santa Maria, CA 93455

GPS Coordinates: 34.767, -121.498

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Santa Ynez River, Santa Ynez, CA (84.3 mi)
Santa Ynez River, Santa Ynez, CA (86.6 mi)
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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

67.5°F
Mainly Clear
Conditions: Mainly Clear
Humidity: 84%
Feels Like: 63.9°F
Wind: NNW 18.7 mph
Wind Gusts: 20.4 mph
Pressure: 30.08 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 23%
Visibility: 10.7 mi
UV Index: 0

Weather Forecast

Overcast
Tue
H: 69°F
L: 64°F
Overcast
Wed
H: 68°F
L: 61°F
Overcast
Thu
H: 67°F
L: 60°F
Moderate Rain Showers
Fri
H: 67°F
L: 62°F
Light Drizzle
Sat
H: 63°F
L: 62°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate

Air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.

PM2.5
17.7 μg/m³
Moderate
PM10
27.7 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
78 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
4 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.8 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
113 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 28m daylight
Sunrise 6:36 AM
Solar Noon 11:49 AM
Sunset 5:04 PM
Moon
New • 0%
Moonrise 8:09 AM
Transit 1:00 PM
Moonset 5:47 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:04 AM - 2:34 AM
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Minor Periods

7:39 AM - 9:09 AM
5:17 PM - 6:47 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 67.1°F
Average Humidity: 86%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 22.1 mph
UV Index: 4.5

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
16.2 μg/m³
Moderate
PM10
25.3 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
71.5 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
3.9 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.8 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
125.1 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 28m daylight
Sunrise 6:36 AM
Solar Noon 11:49 AM
Sunset 5:04 PM
Moon
New • 0%
Moonrise 8:09 AM
Transit 1:00 PM
Moonset 5:47 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:04 AM - 2:34 AM
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Minor Periods

7:39 AM - 9:09 AM
5:17 PM - 6:47 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 65.3°F
Average Humidity: 87%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 20.1 mph
UV Index: 4.5

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
14.7 μg/m³
Moderate
PM10
23.5 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
73 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
2.6 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.7 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
133.4 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 27m daylight
Sunrise 6:37 AM
Solar Noon 11:50 AM
Sunset 5:03 PM
Moon
New • 2%
Moonrise 9:06 AM
Transit 1:51 PM
Moonset 6:35 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:55 AM - 3:25 AM
1:21 PM - 3:51 PM

Minor Periods

8:36 AM - 10:06 AM
6:05 PM - 7:35 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Thursday, November 12, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 63.7°F
Average Humidity: 81%
Chance of Rain: 49%
Wind: 19.2 mph
UV Index: 4.2

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
9.8 μg/m³
Good
PM10
16.2 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
80.6 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
0.4 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.4 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
117.5 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 25m daylight
Sunrise 6:38 AM
Solar Noon 11:50 AM
Sunset 5:03 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 6%
Moonrise 9:59 AM
Transit 2:42 PM
Moonset 7:27 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:47 AM - 4:17 AM
2:12 PM - 4:42 PM

Minor Periods

9:29 AM - 10:59 AM
6:57 PM - 8:27 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Friday, November 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Moderate Rain Showers
Average Temperature: 63.7°F
Average Humidity: 76%
Chance of Rain: 69%
Wind: 22.5 mph
UV Index: 3.8

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
12.8 μg/m³
Moderate
PM10
22.2 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
91.8 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
0.2 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.2 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
109.5 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 23m daylight
Sunrise 6:39 AM
Solar Noon 11:50 AM
Sunset 5:02 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 13%
Moonrise 10:45 AM
Transit 3:33 PM
Moonset 8:24 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:38 AM - 5:08 AM
3:03 PM - 5:33 PM

Minor Periods

10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
7:54 PM - 9:24 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Saturday, November 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Light Drizzle
Average Temperature: 62.4°F
Average Humidity: 69%
Chance of Rain: 52%
Wind: 23.1 mph
UV Index: 4.3

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
15.7 μg/m³
Moderate
PM10
27.2 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
88 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
0.2 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.3 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
116.3 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 22m daylight
Sunrise 6:40 AM
Solar Noon 11:50 AM
Sunset 5:01 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 21%
Moonrise 11:25 AM
Transit 4:21 PM
Moonset 9:22 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:27 AM - 5:57 AM
3:51 PM - 6:21 PM

Minor Periods

10:55 AM - 12:25 PM
8:52 PM - 10:22 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
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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