What is the current water temperature in Santa Marta?

As of now, in Santa Marta, the water temperature is 26.34°C. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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Water temperature in Santa Marta

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Santa Marta. 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.

79.4

°F

April 25, 02:25

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

79.6°F

Tomorrow:

79.6°F

Sunrise:

05:41

Sunset:

18:09

Day Length:

12 h. 28 min.

Santa Marta in May

Minimum:

76.6°F

Average:

79.3°F

Maximum:

82.7°F

Sea water temperature in Santa Marta today

As of now, in Santa Marta, the water temperature is 79.4°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.2°F lower 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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 83.0°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 79.2°F on 2021.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 79.9°F, with minimum temperature starting at 79.6°F, while the maximum might reach 80.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Santa Marta

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 11	78.9°F	80.5°F	79.7°F
Apr 12	79.0°F	80.5°F	79.8°F
Apr 13	79.5°F	80.2°F	80.0°F
Apr 14	81.1°F	80.5°F	80.0°F
Apr 15	82.0°F	80.1°F	80.1°F
Apr 16	81.5°F	79.7°F	80.1°F
Apr 17	80.4°F	80.6°F	80.0°F
Apr 18	81.4°F	81.0°F	80.3°F
Apr 19	81.4°F	80.8°F	80.3°F
Apr 20	81.0°F	80.5°F	80.4°F
Apr 21	80.5°F	80.7°F	80.3°F
Apr 22	81.6°F	80.8°F	80.6°F
Apr 23	80.1°F	80.8°F	80.7°F
Apr 24	79.6°F	80.8°F	80.8°F
Apr 25	79.4°F	80.9°F	80.7°F
Apr 26	79.6°F	80.9°F	80.9°F
Apr 27	79.7°F	81.1°F	80.9°F
Apr 28	79.8°F	81.1°F	81.1°F
Apr 29	79.9°F	81.9°F	81.1°F
Apr 30	79.9°F	82.4°F	81.1°F
May 1	80.1°F	81.8°F	81.3°F
May 2	80.0°F	81.3°F	81.3°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 Marta by month

In Santa Marta, the water temperature is comfortable for swimming all year round.

The warmest water in Santa Marta was recorded on September 27, 2024, reaching a 87.6°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 24, 2018, dipping to 74.2°F. The average readings by season are 79.5°F in Winter, 80.3°F in Spring, 82.6°F in Summer, and 84.4°F in Autumn.