Water Temperature of the Pacific Ocean Near Santa Maria, CA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Monday, November 17, 2025, 4:26 AM PST
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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, Solvang, CA (77.9 mi)
Santa Ynez River, Santa Ynez, CA (84.3 mi)
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Hilton Canyon Creek, Santa Ynez, CA (87.0 mi)
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Monterey Bay, Monterey, CA (128.9 mi)
Pacific Ocean, Santa Cruz Island, CA (130.1 mi)
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Weather Near Santa Maria, California
Current Weather

Humidity: 88%
Feels Like: 59.2°F
Wind: SSE 17 mph
Wind Gusts: 25.5 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Mon
H: 55°F
L: 52°F

Tue
H: 61°F
L: 53°F

Wed
H: 59°F
L: 47°F

Thu
H: 59°F
L: 51°F

Fri
H: 54°F
L: 53°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.75 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:51 AM
Sunset: 4:59 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 17 mins
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 PM9:27 AM - 11:57 AM
Minor Periods
2:52 PM - 4:22 PM3:55 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.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 54.1°F
Average Humidity: 88%
Wind: 19 mph
UV Index: 0.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.63 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.92 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.84 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:51 AM
Sunset: 4:59 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 17 mins
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 PM9:27 AM - 11:57 AM
Minor Periods
2:52 PM - 4:22 PM3:55 AM - 5:25 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 55.8°F
Average Humidity: 80%
Wind: 12.3 mph
UV Index: 0.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.28 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.01 μg/m3
Ozone: 52.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:51 AM
Sunset: 4:59 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 15 mins
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 PM10:09 AM - 12:39 AM
Minor Periods
3:21 PM - 4:51 PM4:53 AM - 6:23 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 53.5°F
Average Humidity: 82%
Wind: 7.6 mph
UV Index: 0.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.24 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.89 μg/m3
Ozone: 43.32 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:51 AM
Sunset: 4:58 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 14 mins
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 PM10:55 AM - 1:25 PM
Minor Periods
3:54 PM - 5:24 PM5:52 AM - 7:22 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 54.2°F
Average Humidity: 79%
Wind: 15 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.09 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.67 μg/m3
Ozone: 57.24 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:51 AM
Sunset: 4:58 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 13 mins
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 PM11:43 AM - 2:13 PM
Minor Periods
4:31 PM - 6:01 PM6:51 AM - 8:21 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 54.1°F
Average Humidity: 85%
Wind: 12.5 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.34 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.56 μg/m3
Ozone: 58.54 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:52 AM
Sunset: 4:58 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 11 mins
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 PM12:33 AM - 3:03 PM
Minor Periods
5:16 PM - 6:46 PM7:50 AM - 9:20 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
