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

Beach Hazards Statement issued July 12 at 8:44PM PDT until July 15 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Sun July 12, 2026, 8:44 PM
Expires: Mon July 13, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf expected. Potential thunderstorms could produce lightning. Abnormally high tides of 7.0 to 7.5 feet are expected each evening. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches, Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches, Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore. Lightning strikes can harm individuals. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A south to southwest swell will affect the coastal waters through the week. With abnormally high tides and south swell, there is the potential for some minor coastal flooding in low lying areas.

Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks. Seek shelter inside a fully enclosed building or car with metal roof if lightning is in the area and wait until the lightning has left the area.