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

Beach Hazards Statement issued January 3 at 2:01AM PST until January 5 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Sat January 3, 2026, 2:01 AM
Expires: Sat January 3, 2026, 2:15 PM

* 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...Beaches and coasts of Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo Counties. * 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 8 am and 11 am. A High Surf Advisory will likely be needed for Sunday for the Central Coast and Ventura Coasts.

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.

Wind Advisory issued January 3 at 1:00AM PST until January 3 at 6:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Sat January 3, 2026, 1:00 AM
Expires: Sat January 3, 2026, 1:00 PM

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Central Coast, Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Lucia Mountains, and Santa Ynez Valley. * WHEN...Until 6 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wet soils will increase the likelihood of damage due to fallen trees.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Wind Advisory issued January 3 at 1:00AM PST until January 3 at 6:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Sat January 3, 2026, 1:00 AM
Expires: Sat January 3, 2026, 1:00 PM

* WHAT...South to southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Interstate 5 Corridor, Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, and Ventura County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wet soils will increase the likelihood of damage due to fallen trees.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Wind Advisory issued January 3 at 1:00AM PST until January 3 at 6:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Sat January 3, 2026, 1:00 AM
Expires: Sat January 3, 2026, 1:00 PM

* WHAT...South to southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Cuyama Valley. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wet soils will increase the likelihood of damage due to fallen trees.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Flood Advisory issued January 3 at 9:47AM PST until January 3 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Sat January 3, 2026, 9:47 AM
Expires: Sat January 3, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including the following counties, San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara. * WHEN...Until noon PST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding will be common, especially over roads. Minor debris flows possible near recent burn scars. Expect rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos and dangerous flows over low-water crossings. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 944 AM PST, Doppler radar and gauges indicated heavy rain with rainfall rates of 0.25 to 0.75 inches per hour. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Arroyo Grande, Nipomo, Vandenberg, Los Alamos, Orcutt, Cuyama, Sisquoc, Highway 166, and Carrizo Plain. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Avoid creeks and normally dry arroyos.

Flash Flood Warning issued January 3 at 9:00AM PST until January 3 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Sat January 3, 2026, 9:00 AM
Expires: Sat January 3, 2026, 12:00 PM

FFWLOX The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southwestern Santa Barbara County in southwestern California... * Until noon PST. * At 900 AM PST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain falling across the warned area with rainfall rates of 0.5 to 1.5 inches per hour expected over the next few hours. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain. Rock slides and mud slides. SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Lompoc, Santa Ynez, Point Conception, Solvang, Highway 101 through Gaviota, Refugio State Beach, El Capitan State Beach, Goleta, Buellton, and Highway 154.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Flood Advisory issued January 3 at 8:51AM PST until January 3 at 2:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Sat January 3, 2026, 8:51 AM
Expires: Sat January 3, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southeast Santa Barbara County. * WHEN...Until 200 PM PST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding of roads, low-lying and poor drainage areas. Heavy flows in small creeks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 847 AM PST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain moving across the south coast of Santa Barbara. At least minor flooding will affect the southeast portion of the county by 10am and last into the early afternoon. There is a chance for more significant flooding to occur. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Santa Barbara, Montecito, Carpinteria, Summerland, Goleta, Santa Barbara Airport and Highway 154. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Avoid driving on the roads if possible until after the storm passes. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.