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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.
Sea temperature in Santa Marta now

81.0

°F

January 7, 13:26

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

81.0°F

Tomorrow:

81.2°F

Sunrise:

06:18

Sunset:

17:48

Day Length:

11 h. 30 min.

Santa Marta in January

Minimum:

75.8°F

Average:

79.9°F

Maximum:

83.2°F

Sea water temperature in Santa Marta today

As of now, in Santa Marta, the water temperature is 81.0°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.5°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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 82.2°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 76.9°F on 2019.

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 81.1°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 Marta

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Jan 1 80.5°F 83.2°F 79.9°F
Jan 2 80.1°F 83.8°F 79.6°F
Jan 3 80.6°F 83.4°F 79.7°F
Jan 4 81.1°F 83.0°F 79.6°F
Jan 5 81.3°F 82.7°F 79.6°F
Jan 6 81.0°F 82.3°F 79.7°F
Jan 7 81.0°F 82.2°F 79.5°F
Jan 8 81.2°F 82.1°F 79.8°F
Jan 9 81.3°F 81.8°F 79.8°F
Jan 10 81.0°F 80.9°F 79.5°F
Jan 11 81.1°F 81.3°F 79.6°F
Jan 12 81.1°F 81.6°F 79.6°F
Jan 13 81.0°F 82.1°F 79.6°F
Jan 14 80.9°F 81.0°F 79.4°F
Dec 24 81.0°F 81.4°F 80.2°F
Dec 25 80.6°F 81.4°F 80.2°F
Dec 26 80.0°F 81.7°F 80.2°F
Dec 27 79.1°F 82.3°F 80.0°F
Dec 28 79.8°F 82.4°F 80.1°F
Dec 29 79.6°F 82.5°F 80.0°F
Dec 30 79.5°F 83.0°F 80.0°F
Dec 31 79.4°F 83.1°F 79.9°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, 80.4°F in Spring, 82.8°F in Summer, and 84.5°F in Autumn.