What is the current water temperature in Santa Bárbara?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Santa Bárbara?

As of now, in Santa Bárbara, the water temperature is 17.99°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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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.

64.4

°F

December 22, 04:32

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

64.3°F

Tomorrow:

64.3°F

Sunrise:

08:05

Sunset:

17:32

Day Length:

9 h. 27 min.

Santa Bárbara in December

Minimum:

59.2°F

Average:

61.4°F

Maximum:

63.7°F

Sea water temperature in Santa Bárbara today

As of now, in Santa Bárbara, the water temperature is 64.4°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 1.6°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 is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 65.5°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 61.2°F on 2015.

latest data

last year

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 64.1°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
Dec 8	66.3°F	64.4°F	64.0°F
Dec 9	66.4°F	64.5°F	64.0°F
Dec 10	66.3°F	64.3°F	63.9°F
Dec 11	66.0°F	64.2°F	63.9°F
Dec 12	66.1°F	64.2°F	63.8°F
Dec 13	66.0°F	64.1°F	63.7°F
Dec 14	65.8°F	64.0°F	63.6°F
Dec 15	65.5°F	64.1°F	63.5°F
Dec 16	65.6°F	64.0°F	63.3°F
Dec 17	65.4°F	63.9°F	63.3°F
Dec 18	65.2°F	63.7°F	63.3°F
Dec 19	64.8°F	63.4°F	63.1°F
Dec 20	64.4°F	63.3°F	62.9°F
Dec 21	64.3°F	63.4°F	62.7°F
Dec 22	64.4°F	63.5°F	62.8°F
Dec 23	64.3°F	63.9°F	62.7°F
Dec 24	64.2°F	63.6°F	62.6°F
Dec 25	64.1°F	63.7°F	62.5°F
Dec 26	64.0°F	63.6°F	62.4°F
Dec 27	64.0°F	63.4°F	62.4°F
Dec 28	64.0°F	63.3°F	62.3°F
Dec 29	63.8°F	63.1°F	62.2°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 41.

The warmest water in Santa Bárbara was recorded on August 21, 2024, reaching a 77.9°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 15, 2014, dipping to 57.8°F. The average readings by season are 61.8°F in Winter, 61.3°F in Spring, 70.4°F in Summer, and 69.7°F in Autumn.