Weather for Santa Ynez, California
Current Weather
Humidity: 18%
Feels Like: 73.8°F
Wind: S 4.5 mph
Wind Gusts: 11.2 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 74%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 4.3
Weather Forecast
Fri
H: 80°F
L: 51°F
Sat
H: 83°F
L: 59°F
Sun
H: 83°F
L: 55°F
Air Quality
Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:14 AM - 11:44 AM9:36 PM - 12:06 AM
Minor Periods
3:26 AM - 4:56 AM2:54 PM - 4:24 PM
Beach Hazards Statement issued November 5 at 2:56PM PST until November 10 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Thu November 5, 2026, 2:56 PM
Expires: Fri November 6, 2026, 3:00 PM
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf up to 4 to 6 feet expected. * WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Santa Barbara County South Coast, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...From late tonight through Tuesday morning. * 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. 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides of 7.2 to 7.6 feet (MLLW) are expected each morning. Surf and coastal flooding impacts peak on Monday, when it is possible that a Coastal Flood Advisory is need.
Beach Hazards Statement issued November 6 at 1:39AM PST until November 10 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Fri November 6, 2026, 1:39 AM
Expires: Mon November 9, 2026, 9:00 PM
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf up to 4 to 6 feet expected. Surf will likely increase around Monday for the Ventura Coasts. * WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Through Tuesday morning. * 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. 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides of 7.2 to 7.6 feet (MLLW) are expected each morning. Surf and coastal flooding impacts peak on Monday, when a High Surf Advisory and Coastal Flood Advisory is likely to be issued for the Ventura Coasts. For the remainder of the coasts, it is possible that a Coastal Flood Advisory is needed for Monday as well.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 64.4°F
Average Humidity: 37%
Wind: 6 mph
UV Index: 4.3
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:14 AM - 11:44 AM9:36 PM - 12:06 AM
Minor Periods
3:26 AM - 4:56 AM2:54 PM - 4:24 PM
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 68°F
Average Humidity: 28%
Wind: 7.2 mph
UV Index: 4.5
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:58 AM - 12:28 PM10:21 PM - 12:51 AM
Minor Periods
4:28 AM - 5:58 AM3:23 PM - 4:53 PM
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 68.1°F
Average Humidity: 28%
Wind: 4.9 mph
UV Index: 4.4
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:45 AM - 1:15 PM11:09 PM - 1:39 AM
Minor Periods
5:30 AM - 7:00 AM3:55 PM - 5:25 PM