Water temperature in Santa Barbara
84.6
°F
August 15, 03:48
Trend:
increasingYesterday:
84.6°FTomorrow:
84.8°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
12 h. 40 min.Santa Barbara in August
Minimum:
81.7°FAverage:
82.6°FMaximum:
83.9°FSea water temperature in Santa Barbara today
As of now, in Santa Barbara, the water temperature is 84.6°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 0.9°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 slightly 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 86.9°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 84.7°F on 2016.
Daily water temperature in Santa Barbara
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1 | 86.5°F | 84.6°F | 85.6°F |
| Aug 2 | 86.8°F | 84.8°F | 85.5°F |
| Aug 3 | 86.1°F | 85.2°F | 85.5°F |
| Aug 4 | 86.2°F | 85.7°F | 85.6°F |
| Aug 5 | 85.8°F | 85.6°F | 85.6°F |
| Aug 6 | 85.8°F | 85.1°F | 85.6°F |
| Aug 7 | 85.1°F | 85.1°F | 85.5°F |
| Aug 8 | 85.1°F | 85.1°F | 85.5°F |
| Aug 9 | 84.9°F | 85.2°F | 85.6°F |
| Aug 10 | 84.8°F | 85.0°F | 85.4°F |
| Aug 11 | 84.6°F | 85.1°F | 85.5°F |
| Aug 12 | 85.0°F | 85.4°F | 85.5°F |
| Aug 13 | 84.5°F | 85.3°F | 85.4°F |
| Aug 14 | 84.6°F | 85.2°F | 85.5°F |
| Aug 15 | 84.6°F | 85.1°F | 85.5°F |
| Aug 16 | 84.8°F | 85.1°F | 85.7°F |
| Aug 17 | 84.7°F | 85.0°F | 85.5°F |
| Aug 18 | 84.7°F | 84.9°F | 85.6°F |
| Aug 19 | 84.6°F | 84.6°F | 85.4°F |
| Aug 20 | 84.4°F | 84.6°F | 85.3°F |
| Aug 21 | 84.5°F | 84.5°F | 85.3°F |
| Aug 22 | 84.3°F | 84.4°F | 85.2°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.