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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

60.8

°F

January 19, 06:24

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

60.8°F

Tomorrow:

60.9°F

Sunrise:

08:05

Sunset:

17:56

Day Length:

9 h. 51 min.

Santa Bárbara in January

Minimum:

60.0°F

Average:

62.4°F

Maximum:

64.5°F

Sea water temperature in Santa Bárbara today

As of now, in Santa Bárbara, the water temperature is 60.8°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 0.8°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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 63.6°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 59.2°F on 2016.

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 60.8°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 Bárbara

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Jan 5 61.4°F 63.9°F 62.0°F
Jan 6 61.3°F 64.1°F 62.0°F
Jan 7 61.3°F 63.9°F 62.1°F
Jan 8 61.2°F 63.7°F 62.0°F
Jan 9 61.3°F 63.8°F 62.0°F
Jan 10 61.2°F 63.5°F 61.9°F
Jan 11 61.2°F 63.2°F 61.8°F
Jan 12 61.4°F 62.9°F 61.8°F
Jan 13 61.3°F 63.9°F 61.9°F
Jan 14 61.2°F 63.7°F 61.9°F
Jan 15 61.0°F 63.9°F 61.8°F
Jan 16 60.9°F 63.6°F 61.7°F
Jan 17 60.9°F 63.4°F 61.6°F
Jan 18 60.8°F 63.6°F 61.6°F
Jan 19 60.8°F 63.6°F 61.6°F
Jan 20 60.9°F 63.6°F 61.7°F
Jan 21 60.9°F 63.3°F 61.8°F
Jan 22 60.9°F 63.1°F 61.7°F
Jan 23 60.9°F 63.0°F 61.7°F
Jan 24 60.8°F 62.9°F 61.6°F
Jan 25 60.7°F 62.8°F 61.5°F
Jan 26 60.6°F 62.6°F 61.4°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 45.
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 62.2°F in Winter, 61.4°F in Spring, 70.3°F in Summer, and 70.1°F in Autumn.