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

Beach Hazards Statement issued July 29 at 1:22PM PDT until August 1 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Wed July 29, 2026, 1:22 PM
Expires: Sat August 1, 2026, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and elevated surf. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. * WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...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...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning due to hazardous rip currents. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore.

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.

Heat Advisory issued July 29 at 1:17PM PDT until August 2 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Wed July 29, 2026, 1:17 PM
Expires: Sun August 2, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Temperatures of 85 to 100 expected. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California near the coast including the beaches. * WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 8 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Heat hazards may extend into next week for portions of the region. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heat hazards may extend into next week for portions of the region.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. If you do not have air conditioning in your home or lack shelter, you can call 2 1 1 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the heat.

Beach Hazards Statement issued July 29 at 6:52PM PDT until August 1 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Wed July 29, 2026, 6:52 PM
Expires: Thu July 30, 2026, 11:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and elevated surf. Very strong rip currents are likely along some beaches, especially exposed south to southwest facing beaches. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. * WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...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...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning due to hazardous rip currents. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore.

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.