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

Current Water Temperature

60.4°F 15.8°C
Cool Brisk & Refreshing
60.4°F
Frigid < 50°F
Cold 50°–60°
Cool 60°–70°
Comfortable 70°–80°
Warm 80°+

Feels brisk on entry. Great for short dips; wetsuit recommended for extended swimming or water sports.

Measurement Time: Thursday, November 12, 2026, 6:00 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

69.8°F
Sunny
Conditions: Sunny
Humidity: 66%
Feels Like: 68.5°F
Wind: S 9.2 mph
Wind Gusts: 14.8 mph
Pressure: 29.85 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 15.2 mi
UV Index: 3

Five-Day Weather Forecast

Overcast
Thu
H: 72°F
L: 50°F
Slight Rain
Fri
H: 67°F
L: 55°F
Overcast
Sat
H: 70°F
L: 50°F
Overcast
Sun
H: 70°F
L: 55°F
Moderate Drizzle
Mon
H: 68°F
L: 51°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good

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

PM2.5
9.1 μg/m³
Good
PM10
13.1 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
94 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
1.7 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
128 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
Thursday, November 12, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 59.7°F
Average Humidity: 71%
Chance of Rain: 21%
Wind: 10 mph
UV Index: 4.4

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
8.8 μg/m³
Good
PM10
11.7 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
72.8 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
4.6 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.9 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
139 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: Slight Rain
Average Temperature: 60.1°F
Average Humidity: 80%
Chance of Rain: 72%
Wind: 9.6 mph
UV Index: 3.9

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
5.1 μg/m³
Good
PM10
7.8 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
79.5 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
1.7 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.5 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
118.7 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: Overcast
Average Temperature: 58.3°F
Average Humidity: 68%
Chance of Rain: 13%
Wind: 8 mph
UV Index: 4.4

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
8.4 μg/m³
Good
PM10
13.8 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
73.5 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
2 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.3 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
117.6 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
Sunday, November 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 61°F
Average Humidity: 71%
Chance of Rain: 14%
Wind: 5.5 mph
UV Index: 4

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
11.7 μg/m³
Good
PM10
18.9 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
67.9 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
3.3 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.3 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
127.2 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 21m daylight
Sunrise 6:34 AM
Solar Noon 11:44 AM
Sunset 4:55 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 31%
Moonrise 11:53 AM
Transit 5:01 PM
Moonset 10:16 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:08 AM - 6:38 AM
4:31 PM - 7:01 PM

Minor Periods

11:23 AM - 12:53 PM
9:46 PM - 11:16 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
Monday, November 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Moderate Drizzle
Average Temperature: 58.1°F
Average Humidity: 79%
Chance of Rain: 43%
Wind: 10.3 mph
UV Index: 4.1

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
6.7 μg/m³
Good
PM10
10.1 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
73.9 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
2.2 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.4 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
132.9 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 20m daylight
Sunrise 6:35 AM
Solar Noon 11:44 AM
Sunset 4:55 PM
Moon
First Quarter • 42%
Moonrise 12:24 PM
Transit 5:45 PM
Moonset 11:15 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:54 AM - 7:24 AM
5:15 PM - 7:45 PM

Minor Periods

11:54 AM - 1:24 PM
10:45 PM - 12:15 AM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
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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