Water Temperature of the Santa Ynez River in Santa Ynez, CA

Current Water Temperature

57.7°F

Measurement Time: Sunday, January 4, 2026, 6:45 PM PST

Temperature Locations

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Local Points of Interest

Lake Cachuma

Santa Ynez River

Station Name: SANTA YNEZ R NR SANTA YNEZ CA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 574 feet

Nearest Address:
Cachuma Village Rd
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
Santa Barbara County

GPS Coordinates: 34.5891552, -119.9887532

Nearby Water Temperatures

Hilton Canyon Creek, Santa Ynez, CA (0.6 mi)
Santa Ynez River, Santa Ynez, CA (2.4 mi)
Santa Ynez River, Solvang, CA (8.9 mi)
Santa Ynez River, Lompoc, CA (25 mi)
Pacific Ocean, Santa Barbara, CA (25.5 mi)
Pacific Ocean, Gaviota, CA (34.9 mi)
Pacific Ocean, Lompoc, CA (46 mi)
San Luis Obispo Bay, Avila Beach, CA (59 mi)
Pacific Ocean, Santa Cruz Island, CA (61.6 mi)
Pacific Ocean, Santa Monica, CA (78.9 mi)
Pacific Ocean, Santa Maria, CA (86.6 mi)
Los Angeles River, Encino, CA (89.6 mi)
Los Angeles River, Sherman Oaks, CA (91.7 mi)
Santa Monica Bay, Santa Monica, CA (94 mi)
Pacific Ocean, San Nicolas Island, CA (94.9 mi)

Weather for Santa Ynez, California

Current Weather

46°F
Mist
Mist
45.8°F
46.2°F
100%
ENE 2.5 mph
4.9 mph
46.3°F
39.7°F
0 in
0%
2 mi
1017 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Mon
H: 57°F
L: 45°F
Partly Cloudy
Tue
H: 57°F
L: 45°F
Sunny
Wed
H: 60°F
L: 44°F
Sunny
Thu
H: 66°F
L: 40°F
Sunny
Fri
H: 67°F
L: 40°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.35 μg/m3
PM10: 5.75 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 132.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 79 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:07 AM
Sun Transit: 12:05 AM
Sunset: 5:04 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 56 mins
Moonrise: 7:55 PM
Moon Transit: 2:01 AM
Moonset: 9:07 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 93.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:31 AM - 4:01 AM
9:48 AM - 12:18 AM

Minor Periods

7:25 PM - 8:55 PM
8:37 AM - 10:07 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

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.
Monday, January 5, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
56.7°F
44.6°F
49.1°F
80%
0 in
0%
0%
6.9 mph
0.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.35 μg/m3
PM10: 7.46 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 131.77 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.91 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.27 μg/m3
Ozone: 77.12 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:07 AM
Sun Transit: 12:05 AM
Sunset: 5:04 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 56 mins
Moonrise: 7:55 PM
Moon Transit: 2:01 AM
Moonset: 9:07 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 93.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:31 AM - 4:01 AM
9:48 AM - 12:18 AM

Minor Periods

7:25 PM - 8:55 PM
8:37 AM - 10:07 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
57°F
45°F
50°F
78%
0 in
0%
0%
6.9 mph
0.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.57 μg/m3
PM10: 8.35 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 133.89 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.02 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.92 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:07 AM
Sun Transit: 12:05 AM
Sunset: 5:05 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 57 mins
Moonrise: 9:02 PM
Moon Transit: 2:52 AM
Moonset: 9:39 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 87.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:22 AM - 4:52 AM
10:38 AM - 1:08 PM

Minor Periods

8:32 PM - 10:02 PM
9:09 AM - 10:39 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
60.4°F
44.4°F
50.6°F
74%
0 in
0%
0%
7.6 mph
0.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.95 μg/m3
PM10: 10.13 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 147.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.2 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.74 μg/m3
Ozone: 50.64 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:07 AM
Sun Transit: 12:06 AM
Sunset: 5:05 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 58 mins
Moonrise: 10:05 PM
Moon Transit: 3:39 AM
Moonset: 10:07 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 78.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:09 AM - 5:39 AM
11:24 AM - 1:54 PM

Minor Periods

9:35 PM - 11:05 PM
9:37 AM - 11:07 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Thursday, January 8, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
66.2°F
40.4°F
49.3°F
64%
0 in
0%
0%
8.5 mph
0.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.2 μg/m3
PM10: 11.38 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 142.83 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.79 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.91 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.68 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:07 AM
Sun Transit: 12:06 AM
Sunset: 5:06 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 59 mins
Moonrise: 11:04 PM
Moon Transit: 4:23 AM
Moonset: 10:33 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 68.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:53 AM - 6:23 AM
12:07 AM - 2:37 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
10:03 AM - 11:33 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Friday, January 9, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
67.2°F
40.3°F
49.1°F
52%
0 in
0%
0%
7.4 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.77 μg/m3
PM10: 22.64 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 161.7 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.9 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.73 μg/m3
Ozone: 65.15 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:07 AM
Sun Transit: 12:07 AM
Sunset: 5:07 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs mins
Moonrise: 12:04 AM
Moon Transit: 5:04 AM
Moonset: 10:57 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 57.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:34 AM - 7:04 AM
12:48 AM - 3:18 PM

Minor Periods

10:27 AM - 11:57 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 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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