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Water temperature in Santa Barbara

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Santa Barbara. 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 Barbara now

81.9

°F

March 24, 14:06

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

81.8°F

Tomorrow:

82.0°F

Sunrise:

06:00

Sunset:

18:10

Day Length:

12 h. 10 min.

Santa Barbara in March

Minimum:

81.6°F

Average:

82.8°F

Maximum:

84.2°F

Sea water temperature in Santa Barbara today

As of now, in Santa Barbara, the water temperature is 81.9°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.7°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 stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature slightly varies from the average of the past two weeks. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 85.7°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 82.5°F on 2017.

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 82.1°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 Barbara

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Mar 10 83.6°F 83.4°F 82.8°F
Mar 11 82.9°F 83.5°F 82.9°F
Mar 12 82.5°F 84.2°F 82.8°F
Mar 13 82.7°F 84.2°F 82.7°F
Mar 14 82.4°F 83.6°F 82.7°F
Mar 15 81.7°F 84.0°F 82.6°F
Mar 16 81.3°F 84.1°F 82.7°F
Mar 17 81.2°F 83.4°F 82.8°F
Mar 18 81.4°F 83.9°F 82.9°F
Mar 19 81.5°F 83.6°F 83.1°F
Mar 20 81.3°F 84.1°F 83.2°F
Mar 21 81.7°F 83.9°F 83.2°F
Mar 22 81.7°F 83.4°F 83.3°F
Mar 23 81.8°F 83.2°F 83.5°F
Mar 24 81.9°F 83.3°F 83.6°F
Mar 25 82.0°F 83.5°F 83.7°F
Mar 26 82.0°F 83.4°F 83.8°F
Mar 27 82.1°F 83.8°F 83.8°F
Mar 28 82.1°F 83.9°F 83.8°F
Mar 29 82.0°F 84.0°F 83.7°F
Mar 30 82.2°F 84.7°F 83.9°F
Mar 31 82.2°F 84.8°F 83.9°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 Barbara by month

In Santa Barbara, the water temperature is comfortable for swimming all year round.
The warmest water in Santa Barbara was recorded on June 25, 2016, reaching a 88.4°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 8, 2016, dipping to 80.1°F. The average readings by season are 82.6°F in Winter, 85.0°F in Spring, 86.1°F in Summer, and 85.1°F in Autumn.