Water Temperature of the Santa Ynez River in Santa Ynez, CA
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Measurement Time: Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 5:45 AM PDT
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Station Name: SANTA YNEZ R NR SANTA YNEZ CA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 574 feet / 175 meters
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 (25.0 mi)
Pacific Ocean, Santa Barbara, CA (25.5 mi)
Pacific Ocean, Gaviota, CA (34.9 mi)
Pacific Ocean, Lompoc, CA (46.0 mi)
San Luis Obispo Bay, Avila Beach, CA (59.0 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 (94.0 mi)
Pacific Ocean, San Nicolas Island, CA (94.9 mi)
Weather for Santa Ynez, California
Current Weather

Humidity: 44%
Feels Like: 77.1°F
Wind: W 7.6 mph
Wind Gusts: 8.7 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 4.9
Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 72°F
L: 54°F

Thu
H: 78°F
L: 53°F

Fri
H: 81°F
L: 60°F

Sat
H: 79°F
L: 57°F

Sun
H: 79°F
L: 52°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 74 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:44 AM
Sunset: 6:17 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 5 mins
Moon Transit: 1:35 PM
Moonset: 6:43 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:20 PM - 11:50 PM1:05 PM - 3:35 PM
Minor Periods
6:13 PM - 7:43 PM7:53 AM - 9:23 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
High Surf Advisory issued October 22 at 1:43AM PDT until October 23 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Wed October 22, 2025, 1:43 AM
Expires: Wed October 22, 2025, 3:00 PM
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 15 feet with dangerous rip currents due to a moderate to long period northwest swell. Localized minor coastal flooding and beach erosion possible Wednesday around high tide between 8am and noon. High surf is likely to return Thursday night through the weekend. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Thursday. * 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.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 60°F
Average Humidity: 83%
Wind: 9.6 mph
UV Index: 1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.43 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.24 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:44 AM
Sunset: 6:17 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 5 mins
Moon Transit: 1:35 PM
Moonset: 6:43 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:20 PM - 11:50 PM1:05 PM - 3:35 PM
Minor Periods
6:13 PM - 7:43 PM7:53 AM - 9:23 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 65°F
Average Humidity: 62%
Wind: 6.3 mph
UV Index: 1.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.27 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.53 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.2 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:44 AM
Sunset: 6:15 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 3 mins
Moon Transit: 2:21 PM
Moonset: 7:16 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:51 PM - 4:21 PM
Minor Periods
6:46 PM - 8:16 PM8:52 AM - 10:22 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 68.1°F
Average Humidity: 42%
Wind: 5.6 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.31 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.61 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:44 AM
Sunset: 6:14 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 1 mins
Moon Transit: 3:10 PM
Moonset: 7:56 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 5.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM2:40 PM - 5:10 PM
Minor Periods
7:26 PM - 8:56 PM9:52 AM - 11:22 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 65.6°F
Average Humidity: 45%
Wind: 7.6 mph
UV Index: 5
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.76 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.76 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.6 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:43 AM
Sunset: 6:13 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 59 mins
Moon Transit: 4:01 PM
Moonset: 8:43 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 12.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM3:31 PM - 6:01 PM
Minor Periods
8:13 PM - 9:43 PM10:48 AM - 12:18 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 63.8°F
Average Humidity: 49%
Wind: 7.4 mph
UV Index: 5
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.6 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.79 μg/m3
Ozone: 63.46 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:43 AM
Sunset: 6:12 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 57 mins
Moon Transit: 4:53 PM
Moonset: 9:36 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 20.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM4:23 PM - 6:53 PM
Minor Periods
9:06 PM - 10:36 PM11:42 AM - 1:12 PM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5