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

Current Water Temperature

59.7°F 15.4°C
Cold Thermal Gear Required
59.7°F
Frigid < 50°F
Cold 50°–60°
Cool 60°–70°
Comfortable 70°–80°
Warm 80°+

Cold shock risk with rapid dexterity loss (10–15 mins). Wetsuit or drysuit strongly advised for any immersion.

Measurement Time: Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 5:00 AM PST

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Santa Ynez River

Station Name: SANTA YNEZ R A HWY 154 NR SANTA YNEZ CA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 518 feet

Nearest Address:
San Marcos Pass Rd
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
Santa Barbara County

GPS Coordinates: 34.58915474, -120.0301435

Nearby Water Temperatures

Santa Ynez River, Santa Ynez, CA (2.4 mi)
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Santa Ynez River, Solvang, CA (6.5 mi)
Santa Ynez River, Lompoc, CA (22.7 mi)
Pacific Ocean, Santa Barbara, CA (26.4 mi)
Pacific Ocean, Gaviota, CA (33.1 mi)
Pacific Ocean, Lompoc, CA (43.7 mi)
San Luis Obispo Bay, Avila Beach, CA (57.3 mi)
Pacific Ocean, Santa Cruz Island, CA (62.6 mi)
Pacific Ocean, Santa Monica, CA (80.6 mi)
Pacific Ocean, Santa Maria, CA (84.3 mi)
Los Angeles River, Encino, CA (91.8 mi)
Los Angeles River, Sherman Oaks, CA (93.9 mi)
Pacific Ocean, San Nicolas Island, CA (95.1 mi)
Santa Monica Bay, Santa Monica, CA (96.1 mi)

Weather for Santa Ynez, California

Current Weather

83.1°F
Sunny
Conditions: Sunny
Humidity: 21%
Feels Like: 78.8°F
Wind: NW 4.8 mph
Wind Gusts: 7.4 mph
Pressure: 30.05 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 49.4 mi
UV Index: 4

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
Tue
H: 85°F
L: 51°F
Fog
Wed
H: 83°F
L: 60°F
Fog
Thu
H: 75°F
L: 57°F
Dense Drizzle
Fri
H: 67°F
L: 57°F
Violent Rain Showers
Sat
H: 64°F
L: 53°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

PM2.5
5.8 μg/m³
Good
PM10
8.8 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
101 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
2.3 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.6 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
127 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 29m daylight
Sunrise 6:29 AM
Solar Noon 11:44 AM
Sunset 4:59 PM
Moon
New • 0%
Moonrise 8:02 AM
Transit 12:53 PM
Moonset 5:42 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:23 PM - 2:53 PM
11:58 PM - 2:28 AM

Minor Periods

7:32 AM - 9:02 AM
5:12 PM - 6:42 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Average Temperature: 64.2°F
Average Humidity: 42%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 8.8 mph
UV Index: 4.6

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
7.1 μg/m³
Good
PM10
9.6 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
67.8 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
6.4 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.5 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
136 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 29m daylight
Sunrise 6:29 AM
Solar Noon 11:44 AM
Sunset 4:59 PM
Moon
New • 0%
Moonrise 8:02 AM
Transit 12:53 PM
Moonset 5:42 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:23 PM - 2:53 PM
11:58 PM - 2:28 AM

Minor Periods

7:32 AM - 9:02 AM
5:12 PM - 6:42 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Fog
Average Temperature: 68.7°F
Average Humidity: 39%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 11.4 mph
UV Index: 4.6

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
7.2 μg/m³
Good
PM10
9.1 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
70.3 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
5.6 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.5 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
140.3 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 28m daylight
Sunrise 6:30 AM
Solar Noon 11:44 AM
Sunset 4:58 PM
Moon
New • 2%
Moonrise 9:00 AM
Transit 1:45 PM
Moonset 6:30 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:49 AM - 3:19 AM
1:15 PM - 3:45 PM

Minor Periods

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Thursday, November 12, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Fog
Average Temperature: 64°F
Average Humidity: 74%
Chance of Rain: 52%
Wind: 9.6 mph
UV Index: 4.5

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
13.5 μg/m³
Moderate
PM10
16.7 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
73.5 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
7.1 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.5 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
135.9 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 26m daylight
Sunrise 6:31 AM
Solar Noon 11:44 AM
Sunset 4:57 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 6%
Moonrise 9:52 AM
Transit 2:36 PM
Moonset 7:22 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:40 AM - 4:10 AM
2:06 PM - 4:36 PM

Minor Periods

9:22 AM - 10:52 AM
6:52 PM - 8:22 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Friday, November 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Dense Drizzle
Average Temperature: 60.6°F
Average Humidity: 82%
Chance of Rain: 61%
Wind: 8.5 mph
UV Index: 3.6

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
10.7 μg/m³
Good
PM10
13.1 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
74.6 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
4 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.4 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
123.9 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 24m daylight
Sunrise 6:32 AM
Solar Noon 11:44 AM
Sunset 4:57 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 13%
Moonrise 10:39 AM
Transit 3:27 PM
Moonset 8:19 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:32 AM - 5:02 AM
2:57 PM - 5:27 PM

Minor Periods

10:09 AM - 11:39 AM
7:49 PM - 9:19 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Saturday, November 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Violent Rain Showers
Average Temperature: 57.6°F
Average Humidity: 79%
Chance of Rain: 61%
Wind: 14.2 mph
UV Index: 4.3

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
5.4 μg/m³
Good
PM10
7.4 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
58.2 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
2.9 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.2 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
115.3 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 23m daylight
Sunrise 6:33 AM
Solar Noon 11:44 AM
Sunset 4:56 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 21%
Moonrise 11:19 AM
Transit 4:15 PM
Moonset 9:17 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:21 AM - 5:51 AM
3:45 PM - 6:15 PM

Minor Periods

10:49 AM - 12:19 PM
8:47 PM - 10:17 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
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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