Station Name: HILTON CYN C NR SANTA YNEZ CA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 702 feet

Nearest Address:
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
Santa Barbara County

GPS Coordinates: 34.58221109, -119.9826419

Nearby Water Temperatures

High Surf Advisory issued January 4 at 1:16PM PST until January 5 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Sun January 4, 2026, 1:16 PM
Expires: Mon January 5, 2026, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 14 feet with dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 PM PST this afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, until 10 AM PST Monday. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Peak high tides are expected between 8am and 11 am. Surf is expected to build and peak during the afternoon hours today.

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.

Beach Hazards Statement issued January 4 at 1:16PM PST until January 5 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Sun January 4, 2026, 1:16 PM
Expires: Mon January 5, 2026, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf expected. Minor coastal flooding due to abnormally high tides between 7.0 and 7.5 feet and gusty southerly winds. * WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at beach and harbor areas that is uncommon with normal tidal ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is also possible. No significant damage is expected. 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Peak high tides are expected between 8am and 11 am. Surf is expected to build and peak during the afternoon hours today.

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.

Beach Hazards Statement issued January 5 at 1:20AM PST until January 5 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Mon January 5, 2026, 1:20 AM
Expires: Mon January 5, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf focused across west facing beached expected. Minor coastal flooding due to abnormally high tides near 7 feet combined with elevated surf. * WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at beach and harbor areas that is uncommon with normal tidal ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is also possible. No significant damage is expected. 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Peak high tides near 7 feet are expected between 8am and 11am.

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.

High Surf Advisory issued January 5 at 1:20AM PST until January 5 at 9:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Mon January 5, 2026, 1:20 AM
Expires: Mon January 5, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 12 feet with dangerous rip currents. Minor coastal flooding due to abnormally high tides near 7 feet combined with elevated surf. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PST this evening. * 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. Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at beach and harbor areas that is uncommon with normal tidal ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is also possible. No significant damage is expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Peak high tides near 7 feet are expected between 8am and 11am. Thus a combination of large surf and peak high tides may result in in minor coastal flooding.

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.