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Santa Barbara County Weather and Marine Report

Report Issued: Monday, August 3, 2026 - 3:06 PM PDT


Location and Weather Summary

Santa Barbara County is experiencing warm summer conditions today with coastal areas maintaining pleasant ocean breezes. The current temperature in Santa Barbara is 68°F with an expected high of 76°F and an overnight low of 64°F. Nearby locations show similar coastal warmth, with onshore winds blowing from the west-southwest at 6 to 12 miles per hour. Skies are mostly sunny following patchy morning coastal fog, creating favorable conditions for beachgoers and mariners alike.


Ocean Conditions and Swell Information

Marine zones report combined seas ranging from 3 to 5 feet across the Santa Barbara Channel. Data from regional NOAA buoys indicates a primary west-northwest swell measuring 3 feet at a 9-second period, running alongside a light southerly background swell measuring 1 foot at a 13-second period. Water temperatures along the coast hover around 68°F.


Tides

Local tidal data shows a morning high tide followed by a moderate low tide in the afternoon, transitioning back into a rising evening tide cycle.


Tomorrow's Outlook

Tomorrow's forecast anticipates a continuation of similar weather patterns, featuring early morning patchy fog giving way to mostly sunny skies by Tuesday afternoon. Temperatures will remain stable with highs reaching the mid-70s. Marine conditions will stay calm with light west winds at 5 to 10 knots and consistent mixed swell action maintaining 2 to 4 foot coastal-facing seas.


raw data from noaa, curated by surforecast pacificwaverider

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