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Water temperature in Santa Maria

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Santa Maria. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.
Sea temperature in Santa Maria now

74.9

°F

January 1, 06:47

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

74.8°F

Tomorrow:

74.9°F

Sunrise:

07:00

Sunset:

18:10

Day Length:

11 h. 10 min.

Santa Maria in January

Minimum:

73.3°F

Average:

74.6°F

Maximum:

76.0°F

Sea water temperature in Santa Maria today

As of now, in Santa Maria, the water temperature is 74.9°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.3°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's reading indicates a minor change compared to the average water temperature of the last two weeks, but the overall trend remains steady. It also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 76.0°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 73.3°F on 2018.

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 74.8°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Santa Maria

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Jan 1 74.9°F 76.0°F 74.6°F
Jan 2 74.9°F 75.6°F 74.6°F
Jan 3 74.9°F 75.4°F 74.6°F
Jan 4 74.8°F 75.3°F 74.5°F
Jan 5 74.7°F 75.1°F 74.4°F
Jan 6 74.7°F 74.9°F 74.3°F
Jan 7 74.6°F 74.9°F 74.3°F
Jan 8 74.6°F 74.9°F 74.2°F
Dec 18 75.7°F 76.1°F 75.5°F
Dec 19 75.5°F 75.8°F 75.3°F
Dec 20 75.2°F 76.1°F 75.3°F
Dec 21 75.3°F 75.3°F 75.1°F
Dec 22 75.6°F 75.5°F 75.0°F
Dec 23 75.5°F 75.7°F 75.0°F
Dec 24 75.4°F 75.6°F 74.7°F
Dec 25 75.2°F 75.6°F 74.6°F
Dec 26 74.5°F 75.7°F 74.5°F
Dec 27 74.9°F 75.0°F 74.4°F
Dec 28 74.4°F 75.0°F 74.4°F
Dec 29 74.3°F 75.6°F 74.5°F
Dec 30 74.6°F 75.5°F 74.5°F
Dec 31 74.8°F 75.8°F 74.7°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Santa Maria by month

In Santa Maria, the months June through January offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 225 swimming days.
The warmest water in Santa Maria was recorded on October 18, 2023, reaching a 83.8°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 20, 2018, dipping to 67.8°F. The average readings by season are 73.8°F in Winter, 72.2°F in Spring, 76.2°F in Summer, and 80.0°F in Autumn.