Water Temperature of the Pacific Ocean Near Santa Maria, CA

Current Water Temperature

63.1°F

Measurement Time: Thursday, July 23, 2026, 4:26 PM PDT

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Local Points of Interest

Vandenberg Space Force Base

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

Nearby Water Temperatures

Pacific Ocean, Lompoc, CA (46.3 mi)
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Santa Ynez River, Lompoc, CA (61.6 mi)
Pacific Ocean, Gaviota, CA (67.8 mi)
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 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

63.7°F
Mist
Mist
63.7°F
63.3°F
78%
NW 17 mph
20.5 mph
63.3°F
59.8°F
0 in
75%
6 mi
1014 mbar
3

Five Day Weather Forecast

Overcast
Thu
H: 66°F
L: 58°F
Sunny
Fri
H: 72°F
L: 57°F
Sunny
Sat
H: 73°F
L: 59°F
Sunny
Sun
H: 74°F
L: 59°F
Sunny
Mon
H: 74°F
L: 60°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.5 μg/m3
PM10: 12.4 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 86 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0.7 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.5 μg/m3
Ozone: 77 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:10 AM
Sun Transit: 1:12 PM
Sunset: 8:15 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 6 mins
Moonrise: 3:57 PM
Moon Transit: 8:50 PM
Moonset: 1:02 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 66.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:35 AM - 6:05 AM
8:20 PM - 10:50 PM

Minor Periods

3:27 PM - 4:57 PM
12:32 AM - 2:02 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Small Craft Advisory issued July 23 at 2:13AM PDT until July 25 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Thu July 23, 2026, 2:13 AM
Expires: Thu July 23, 2026, 10:15 AM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and combined seas 7 to 10 ft when conditions are worst. * WHERE...Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and westward 60 nm including San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands and Outer waters from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island to 60 NM offshore including San Nicolas and Santa Barbara Islands. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 3 AM PDT early this morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will create dangerous sea conditions which could capsize or damage small and large vessels. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX) for more.

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions.


Gale Warning issued July 23 at 2:13AM PDT until July 23 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Thu July 23, 2026, 2:13 AM
Expires: Thu July 23, 2026, 10:15 AM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and combined seas 7 to 10 ft when conditions are worst. * WHERE...Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and westward 60 nm including San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands and Outer waters from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island to 60 NM offshore including San Nicolas and Santa Barbara Islands. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 3 AM PDT early this morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will create dangerous sea conditions which could capsize or damage small and large vessels. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX) for more.

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions.


Small Craft Advisory issued July 23 at 7:58AM PDT until July 23 at 12:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Thu July 23, 2026, 7:58 AM
Expires: Thu July 23, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and combined seas 7 to 10 ft expected when conditions are worst. For the Small Craft Advisory, Hazardous sea conditions. * WHERE...Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and westward 60 nm including San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands and Outer waters from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island to 60 NM offshore including San Nicolas and Santa Barbara Islands. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon PDT today. For the Gale Warning, from noon today to 3 AM PDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 AM Friday to 3 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will create dangerous sea conditions which could capsize or damage small and large vessels. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX) for more.

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions.


Small Craft Advisory issued July 23 at 7:58AM PDT until July 25 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Thu July 23, 2026, 7:58 AM
Expires: Thu July 23, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and combined seas 7 to 10 ft expected when conditions are worst. For the Small Craft Advisory, Hazardous sea conditions. * WHERE...Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and westward 60 nm including San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands and Outer waters from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island to 60 NM offshore including San Nicolas and Santa Barbara Islands. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon PDT today. For the Gale Warning, from noon today to 3 AM PDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 AM Friday to 3 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will create dangerous sea conditions which could capsize or damage small and large vessels. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX) for more.

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions.


Gale Warning issued July 23 at 7:58AM PDT until July 24 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Thu July 23, 2026, 7:58 AM
Expires: Thu July 23, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and combined seas 7 to 10 ft expected when conditions are worst. For the Small Craft Advisory, Hazardous sea conditions. * WHERE...Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and westward 60 nm including San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands and Outer waters from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island to 60 NM offshore including San Nicolas and Santa Barbara Islands. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon PDT today. For the Gale Warning, from noon today to 3 AM PDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 AM Friday to 3 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will create dangerous sea conditions which could capsize or damage small and large vessels. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX) for more.

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions.
Thursday, July 23, 2026

Weather Forecast

Overcast
65.5°F
57.6°F
61.1°F
93%
0 in
25%
0%
18.8 mph
10.8


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.7 μg/m3
PM10: 15.32 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 87.33 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.58 μg/m3
Ozone: 56.58 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:10 AM
Sun Transit: 1:12 PM
Sunset: 8:15 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 6 mins
Moonrise: 3:57 PM
Moon Transit: 8:50 PM
Moonset: 1:02 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 66.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:35 AM - 6:05 AM
8:20 PM - 10:50 PM

Minor Periods

3:27 PM - 4:57 PM
12:32 AM - 2:02 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Friday, July 24, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
72.1°F
57.4°F
63.6°F
78%
0 in
9%
0%
13.2 mph
10.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 9.6 μg/m3
PM10: 15.63 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 86.13 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.86 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.6 μg/m3
Ozone: 54.21 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:10 AM
Sun Transit: 1:12 PM
Sunset: 8:15 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 4 mins
Moonrise: 4:55 PM
Moon Transit: 9:40 PM
Moonset: 1:40 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 76.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:24 AM - 6:54 AM
9:10 PM - 11:40 PM

Minor Periods

4:25 PM - 5:55 PM
1:10 AM - 2:40 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, July 25, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
72.5°F
58.6°F
63.7°F
78%
0 in
9%
0%
14.1 mph
10.8


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 10.95 μg/m3
PM10: 17.06 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 86.13 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.68 μg/m3
Ozone: 50.42 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:11 AM
Sun Transit: 1:12 PM
Sunset: 8:14 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 3 mins
Moonrise: 5:50 PM
Moon Transit: 10:31 PM
Moonset: 2:24 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 85.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:15 AM - 7:45 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

5:20 PM - 6:50 PM
1:54 AM - 3:24 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, July 26, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
74.2°F
59.3°F
65°F
75%
0 in
7%
0%
12.8 mph
11


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 10.63 μg/m3
PM10: 20.58 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 92.27 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.09 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.63 μg/m3
Ozone: 56.88 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:12 AM
Sun Transit: 1:12 PM
Sunset: 8:13 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 1 mins
Moonrise: 6:39 PM
Moon Transit: 11:23 PM
Moonset: 3:14 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 92.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:06 AM - 8:36 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

6:09 PM - 7:39 PM
2:44 AM - 4:14 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Monday, July 27, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
74°F
59.5°F
64.8°F
74%
0 in
7%
0%
12.3 mph
11.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 11.25 μg/m3
PM10: 26.6 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 139.33 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.62 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.68 μg/m3
Ozone: 31.33 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:13 AM
Sun Transit: 1:12 PM
Sunset: 8:12 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs mins
Moonrise: 7:22 PM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 4:10 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 97.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
6:57 AM - 9:27 AM

Minor Periods

6:52 PM - 8:22 PM
3:40 AM - 5:10 AM

Action Rating: 3 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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