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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

62.4

°F

February 5, 08:45

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

62.5°F

Tomorrow:

62.3°F

Sunrise:

07:52

Sunset:

18:15

Day Length:

10 h. 23 min.

Santa Bárbara in February

Minimum:

59.9°F

Average:

62.4°F

Maximum:

64.8°F

Sea water temperature in Santa Bárbara today

As of now, in Santa Bárbara, the water temperature is 62.4°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 1.2°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 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 maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 62.8°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 58.9°F on 2016.

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest 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 62.1°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 Bárbara

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Jan 22 63.1°F 61.8°F 61.6°F
Jan 23 63.0°F 62.0°F 61.6°F
Jan 24 62.9°F 61.9°F 61.6°F
Jan 25 62.8°F 61.8°F 61.4°F
Jan 26 62.6°F 61.6°F 61.4°F
Jan 27 62.4°F 61.5°F 61.3°F
Jan 28 62.4°F 61.9°F 61.3°F
Jan 29 62.4°F 62.1°F 61.3°F
Jan 30 62.2°F 61.8°F 61.3°F
Jan 31 62.1°F 61.7°F 61.1°F
Feb 1 61.9°F 61.6°F 61.1°F
Feb 2 62.6°F 61.7°F 61.1°F
Feb 3 62.4°F 61.7°F 61.2°F
Feb 4 62.5°F 62.1°F 61.2°F
Feb 5 62.4°F 62.4°F 61.2°F
Feb 6 62.3°F 62.4°F 61.1°F
Feb 7 62.2°F 62.2°F 61.1°F
Feb 8 62.3°F 62.5°F 61.1°F
Feb 9 62.2°F 62.2°F 61.0°F
Feb 10 62.1°F 62.2°F 60.9°F
Feb 11 62.0°F 62.2°F 60.9°F
Feb 12 62.0°F 61.9°F 60.8°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 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 43.
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, 61.4°F in Spring, 70.4°F in Summer, and 69.8°F in Autumn.