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Water temperature in Santa Bárbara

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

76.7

°F

September 11, 13:10

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

76.3°F

Tomorrow:

76.6°F

Sunrise:

07:27

Sunset:

20:05

Day Length:

12 h. 38 min.

Santa Bárbara in September

Minimum:

59.3°F

Average:

62.0°F

Maximum:

63.8°F

Sea water temperature in Santa Bárbara today

As of now, in Santa Bárbara, the water temperature is 76.7°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 2.9°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 75.2°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 72.4°F on 2019.

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 maximum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 76.3°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 Bárbara

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Aug 28 73.7°F 73.5°F 74.1°F
Aug 29 73.8°F 73.3°F 74.0°F
Aug 30 74.0°F 73.9°F 74.2°F
Aug 31 74.4°F 73.5°F 74.3°F
Sep 1 74.9°F 73.5°F 74.4°F
Sep 2 74.3°F 73.8°F 74.4°F
Sep 3 75.0°F 73.9°F 74.7°F
Sep 4 75.2°F 73.6°F 74.5°F
Sep 5 74.9°F 73.4°F 74.5°F
Sep 6 75.2°F 73.7°F 74.3°F
Sep 7 75.7°F 73.5°F 74.1°F
Sep 8 75.5°F 73.6°F 74.1°F
Sep 9 75.3°F 73.1°F 74.0°F
Sep 10 76.3°F 73.1°F 74.0°F
Sep 11 76.7°F 73.2°F 73.7°F
Sep 12 76.6°F 72.9°F 73.6°F
Sep 13 76.4°F 73.1°F 73.4°F
Sep 14 76.3°F 73.0°F 73.4°F
Sep 15 76.4°F 73.1°F 73.4°F
Sep 16 76.4°F 73.2°F 73.4°F
Sep 17 76.3°F 72.9°F 73.3°F
Sep 18 76.0°F 73.1°F 73.1°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 Bárbara by month

In Santa Bárbara, the months August through September offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 44 swimming days.
The warmest water in Santa Bárbara was recorded on August 21, 2024, reaching a 77.9°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 19, 2016, dipping to 58.0°F. The average readings by season are 62.1°F in Winter, 61.3°F in Spring, 70.3°F in Summer, and 70.1°F in Autumn.