What is the current water temperature in Santa Marta?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Santa Marta?

As of now, in Santa Marta, the water temperature is 29.6°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered highly warm and would be enjoyable for everyone. At this temperature, you can comfortably engage in water-based activities for extended periods without experiencing discomfort.

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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.

85.3

°F

November 21, 08:09

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

85.6°F

Tomorrow:

85.1°F

Sunrise:

05:56

Sunset:

17:30

Day Length:

11 h. 34 min.

Santa Marta in November

Minimum:

76.4°F

Average:

79.1°F

Maximum:

81.6°F

Sea water temperature in Santa Marta today

As of now, in Santa Marta, the water temperature is 85.3°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered highly warm and would be enjoyable for everyone. At this temperature, you can comfortably engage in water-based activities for extended periods without experiencing discomfort. Today's reading is 2.0°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 fall 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 85.1°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 81.4°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 85.3°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
Nov 7	84.7°F	85.9°F	84.3°F
Nov 8	85.0°F	87.3°F	84.3°F
Nov 9	84.8°F	86.5°F	84.1°F
Nov 10	84.6°F	86.4°F	83.9°F
Nov 11	84.5°F	85.8°F	83.8°F
Nov 12	84.4°F	85.9°F	83.7°F
Nov 13	84.4°F	85.6°F	83.7°F
Nov 14	84.3°F	85.3°F	83.6°F
Nov 15	84.7°F	84.7°F	83.5°F
Nov 16	84.7°F	85.2°F	83.6°F
Nov 17	84.6°F	84.9°F	83.5°F
Nov 18	84.8°F	84.9°F	83.4°F
Nov 19	85.6°F	85.2°F	83.5°F
Nov 20	85.6°F	85.0°F	83.5°F
Nov 21	85.3°F	85.1°F	83.3°F
Nov 22	85.1°F	85.1°F	83.1°F
Nov 23	85.3°F	85.6°F	83.3°F
Nov 24	85.5°F	85.6°F	83.5°F
Nov 25	85.6°F	85.8°F	83.6°F
Nov 26	85.4°F	85.7°F	83.4°F
Nov 27	85.4°F	85.7°F	83.4°F
Nov 28	85.0°F	84.7°F	83.0°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 79.4°F in Winter, 80.2°F in Spring, 82.5°F in Summer, and 84.3°F in Autumn.