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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

74.9

°F

September 5, 11:11

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

75.2°F

Tomorrow:

74.7°F

Sunrise:

07:22

Sunset:

20:14

Day Length:

12 h. 52 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 74.9°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.5°F higher 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 fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 76.2°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 73.1°F on 2019.

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 74.4°F, the minimum temperature may reach 74.2°F, and the maximum might stay at 74.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Santa Bárbara

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Aug 22 75.1°F 74.9°F 74.7°F
Aug 23 74.9°F 74.7°F 74.6°F
Aug 24 74.7°F 74.6°F 74.5°F
Aug 25 74.9°F 74.7°F 74.4°F
Aug 26 74.1°F 74.1°F 74.2°F
Aug 27 73.6°F 74.0°F 74.2°F
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 74.4°F
Sep 6 74.7°F 73.7°F 74.2°F
Sep 7 74.4°F 73.5°F 73.9°F
Sep 8 74.5°F 73.6°F 74.0°F
Sep 9 74.4°F 73.1°F 73.8°F
Sep 10 74.2°F 73.1°F 73.7°F
Sep 11 74.3°F 73.2°F 73.7°F
Sep 12 74.2°F 72.9°F 73.6°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, August is the only month that offers comfortable swimming conditions. The amount of days when the water is warm enough is only 44.
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.