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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

83.8

°F

November 21, 20:28

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

83.7°F

Tomorrow:

83.8°F

Sunrise:

06:05

Sunset:

17:24

Day Length:

11 h. 19 min.

Santa Barbara in November

Minimum:

80.8°F

Average:

82.3°F

Maximum:

83.3°F

Sea water temperature in Santa Barbara today

As of now, in Santa Barbara, the water temperature is 83.8°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 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 stay about the same.

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 85.6°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 83.4°F on 2018.

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 83.8°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 7 84.8°F 85.4°F 84.5°F
Nov 8 84.5°F 86.3°F 84.6°F
Nov 9 84.5°F 86.3°F 84.6°F
Nov 10 84.4°F 86.4°F 84.5°F
Nov 11 84.5°F 86.3°F 84.6°F
Nov 12 84.4°F 86.3°F 84.5°F
Nov 13 84.4°F 86.0°F 84.5°F
Nov 14 84.5°F 86.1°F 84.7°F
Nov 15 83.7°F 86.2°F 84.6°F
Nov 16 84.2°F 86.5°F 84.7°F
Nov 17 84.5°F 86.4°F 84.8°F
Nov 18 84.5°F 85.9°F 84.8°F
Nov 19 83.6°F 85.8°F 84.7°F
Nov 20 83.7°F 85.8°F 84.7°F
Nov 21 83.8°F 85.2°F 84.8°F
Nov 22 83.8°F 85.0°F 84.7°F
Nov 23 83.7°F 84.6°F 84.6°F
Nov 24 83.8°F 85.1°F 84.7°F
Nov 25 83.9°F 85.0°F 84.8°F
Nov 26 83.8°F 84.9°F 84.8°F
Nov 27 83.9°F 85.6°F 84.8°F
Nov 28 83.9°F 85.7°F 84.8°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 2, 2014, reaching a 88.4°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 2, 2014, dipping to 79.2°F. The average readings by season are 82.3°F in Winter, 84.7°F in Spring, 86.1°F in Summer, and 85.0°F in Autumn.