Water Temperature of the Pacific Ocean Near Santa Maria, CA

Current Water Temperature

61.3°F

Measurement Time: Monday, November 17, 2025, 4:26 AM 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 / 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

59.2°F
Light rain
Conditions: Light rain
Humidity: 88%
Feels Like: 59.2°F
Wind: SSE 17 mph
Wind Gusts: 25.5 mph
Pressure: 29.85 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Heavy rain
Mon
H: 55°F
L: 52°F
Moderate rain
Tue
H: 61°F
L: 53°F
Partly Cloudy
Wed
H: 59°F
L: 47°F
Patchy rain nearby
Thu
H: 59°F
L: 51°F
Patchy rain nearby
Fri
H: 54°F
L: 53°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.35 μg/m3
PM10: 7.95 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 124.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.75 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 88 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:43 AM
Sun Transit: 11:51 AM
Sunset: 4:59 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 17 mins
Moonrise: 4:25 AM
Moon Transit: 9:57 AM
Moonset: 3:22 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 3.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:28 PM - 7:58 PM
9:27 AM - 11:57 AM

Minor Periods

2:52 PM - 4:22 PM
3:55 AM - 5:25 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

High Surf Advisory issued November 17 at 1:56AM PST until November 18 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Mon November 17, 2025, 1:56 AM
Expires: Mon November 17, 2025, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 11 feet with local sets to 13 feet. Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Tuesday. * 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.

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.


Wind Advisory issued November 17 at 1:18AM PST until November 17 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Mon November 17, 2025, 1:18 AM
Expires: Mon November 17, 2025, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Mountains, Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains,and the Santa Ynez Mountains. * WHEN...Until noon PST today. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty cross winds may occur on area roadways, including Highways 154 and 166.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.


Wind Advisory issued November 17 at 1:18AM PST until November 17 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Mon November 17, 2025, 1:18 AM
Expires: Mon November 17, 2025, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts to between 35 and 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Cuyama Valley, San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys, and Santa Lucia Mountains. * WHEN...Until noon PST today. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty cross winds may occur on area roadways, including Highways 41, 46, and 58.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.


Monday, November 17, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Heavy rain
Average Temperature: 54.1°F
Average Humidity: 88%
Chance of Rain: 85%
Wind: 19 mph
UV Index: 0.2

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.3 μg/m3
PM10: 7.08 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 132.25 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.63 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.92 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.84 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:43 AM
Sun Transit: 11:51 AM
Sunset: 4:59 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 17 mins
Moonrise: 4:25 AM
Moon Transit: 9:57 AM
Moonset: 3:22 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 3.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:28 PM - 7:58 PM
9:27 AM - 11:57 AM

Minor Periods

2:52 PM - 4:22 PM
3:55 AM - 5:25 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Moderate rain
Average Temperature: 55.8°F
Average Humidity: 80%
Chance of Rain: 89%
Wind: 12.3 mph
UV Index: 0.6

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.49 μg/m3
PM10: 6.8 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 144.13 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.28 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.01 μg/m3
Ozone: 52.92 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:44 AM
Sun Transit: 11:51 AM
Sunset: 4:59 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 15 mins
Moonrise: 5:23 AM
Moon Transit: 10:39 AM
Moonset: 3:51 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:12 PM - 8:42 PM
10:09 AM - 12:39 AM

Minor Periods

3:21 PM - 4:51 PM
4:53 AM - 6:23 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Average Temperature: 53.5°F
Average Humidity: 82%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 7.6 mph
UV Index: 0.6

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.78 μg/m3
PM10: 9.31 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 166.21 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.24 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.89 μg/m3
Ozone: 43.32 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:45 AM
Sun Transit: 11:51 AM
Sunset: 4:58 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 14 mins
Moonrise: 6:22 AM
Moon Transit: 11:25 AM
Moonset: 4:24 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:58 PM - 9:28 PM
10:55 AM - 1:25 PM

Minor Periods

3:54 PM - 5:24 PM
5:52 AM - 7:22 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Thursday, November 20, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 54.2°F
Average Humidity: 79%
Chance of Rain: 69%
Wind: 15 mph
UV Index: 0.1

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.57 μg/m3
PM10: 9.97 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 146.13 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.09 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.67 μg/m3
Ozone: 57.24 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:45 AM
Sun Transit: 11:51 AM
Sunset: 4:58 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 13 mins
Moonrise: 7:21 AM
Moon Transit: 12:13 AM
Moonset: 5:01 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:47 PM - 10:17 PM
11:43 AM - 2:13 PM

Minor Periods

4:31 PM - 6:01 PM
6:51 AM - 8:21 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Friday, November 21, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 54.1°F
Average Humidity: 85%
Chance of Rain: 86%
Wind: 12.5 mph
UV Index: 0

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.82 μg/m3
PM10: 7.78 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 151.47 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.34 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.56 μg/m3
Ozone: 58.54 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:46 AM
Sun Transit: 11:52 AM
Sunset: 4:58 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 11 mins
Moonrise: 8:20 AM
Moon Transit: 1:03 PM
Moonset: 5:46 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:38 PM - 11:08 PM
12:33 AM - 3:03 PM

Minor Periods

5:16 PM - 6:46 PM
7:50 AM - 9:20 AM

Action Rating: 4 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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