What is the current water temperature in Santa Barbara?

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

As of now, in Santa Barbara, the water temperature is 28.22°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 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.

82.8

°F

December 10, 09:10

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

82.8°F

Tomorrow:

82.7°F

Sunrise:

06:15

Sunset:

17:27

Day Length:

11 h. 12 min.

Santa Barbara in December

Minimum:

80.6°F

Average:

82.3°F

Maximum:

83.8°F

Sea water temperature in Santa Barbara today

As of now, in Santa Barbara, the water temperature is 82.8°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 1.4°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 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 85.1°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 83.1°F on 2019.

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 minimum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 82.7°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
Nov 26	84.6°F	84.7°F	84.7°F
Nov 27	84.7°F	85.0°F	84.8°F
Nov 28	84.6°F	85.7°F	84.9°F
Nov 29	84.4°F	85.1°F	84.6°F
Nov 30	84.3°F	84.5°F	84.6°F
Dec 1	84.1°F	84.2°F	84.5°F
Dec 2	83.9°F	83.9°F	84.4°F
Dec 3	84.8°F	84.4°F	84.5°F
Dec 4	84.6°F	84.5°F	84.5°F
Dec 5	84.3°F	84.2°F	84.3°F
Dec 6	84.1°F	84.3°F	84.3°F
Dec 7	83.7°F	84.8°F	84.3°F
Dec 8	83.6°F	84.7°F	84.3°F
Dec 9	82.8°F	84.4°F	84.1°F
Dec 10	82.8°F	84.4°F	84.1°F
Dec 11	82.7°F	84.1°F	84.1°F
Dec 12	82.7°F	84.1°F	84.0°F
Dec 13	82.9°F	84.9°F	84.3°F
Dec 14	82.8°F	84.5°F	84.1°F
Dec 15	82.7°F	84.9°F	84.1°F
Dec 16	82.6°F	84.5°F	83.9°F
Dec 17	82.3°F	84.3°F	83.7°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 11, 2015, dipping to 79.4°F. The average readings by season are 82.4°F in Winter, 84.8°F in Spring, 86.1°F in Summer, and 85.1°F in Autumn.