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

Small Craft Advisory issued July 13 at 7:43AM PDT until July 17 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Mon July 13, 2026, 7:43 AM
Expires: Mon July 13, 2026, 3:45 PM

* WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions. * WHERE...Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and westward 60 nm including San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands. * WHEN...From 3 PM Tuesday to 3 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX) for more.

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Beach Hazards Statement issued July 12 at 8:44PM PDT until July 15 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Sun July 12, 2026, 8:44 PM
Expires: Mon July 13, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf expected. Potential thunderstorms could produce lightning. Abnormally high tides of 7.0 to 7.5 feet are expected each evening. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches, Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches, Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Through Wednesday evening. * 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. Lightning strikes can harm individuals. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A south to southwest swell will affect the coastal waters through the week. With abnormally high tides and south swell, there is the potential for some minor coastal flooding in low lying areas.

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. Seek shelter inside a fully enclosed building or car with metal roof if lightning is in the area and wait until the lightning has left the area.

Heat Advisory issued July 13 at 8:38AM PDT until July 16 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Mon July 13, 2026, 8:38 AM
Expires: Mon July 13, 2026, 8:45 PM

* WHAT...Temperatures of 85 to 105 degrees, hottest on Wednesday and over interior areas. * WHERE...Los Angeles County Beaches, Malibu Coast, Palos Verdes Hills, San Luis Obispo County Inland Central Coast, Santa Barbara County Inland Central Coast, Santa Lucia Mountains, Santa Ynez Valley, Ventura County Beaches, and Ventura County Inland Coast. * WHEN...From 10 AM Tuesday to 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness for anyone, especially for the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Humid conditions will add to the heat to potentially worsen heat impacts. Effects of the heat will build through the week, with warm overnight low temperatures providing little relief from the heat.

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.

Heat Advisory issued July 13 at 8:38AM PDT until July 16 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Mon July 13, 2026, 8:38 AM
Expires: Mon July 13, 2026, 8:45 PM

* WHAT...Temperatures of 90 to 110 degrees, hottest on Wednesday and over interior areas. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys, San Luis Obispo County Mountains, Southern Salinas Valley, and Southern Ventura County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness for anyone, especially for the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Humid conditions will add to the heat to potentially worsen heat impacts. Effects of the heat will build through the week, with warm overnight low temperatures providing little relief from the heat.

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.

Beach Hazards Statement issued July 13 at 7:12AM PDT until July 15 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Mon July 13, 2026, 7:12 AM
Expires: Mon July 13, 2026, 3:15 PM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves with elevated surf expected. Minor coastal flooding possible. An isolated lightning strike is possible today. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches, Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches, Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Through Wednesday evening. * 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. Lightning strikes can harm individuals. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southerly swell combined with abnormally high tides of 7.0 to 7.6 feet will bring the potential for minor coastal flooding in low-lying areas in the evening.

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. Seek shelter inside a fully enclosed building or car with metal roof if lightning is in the area and wait until the lightning has left the area.