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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

60.0

°F

February 19, 08:49

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

60.3°F

Tomorrow:

60.0°F

Sunrise:

07:36

Sunset:

18:31

Day Length:

10 h. 55 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 60.0°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is 0.7°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

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 62.4°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 58.0°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 60.0°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
Feb 5 59.7°F 62.4°F 61.2°F
Feb 6 59.7°F 63.1°F 61.2°F
Feb 7 59.6°F 63.2°F 61.2°F
Feb 8 59.4°F 62.8°F 61.2°F
Feb 9 59.2°F 62.8°F 61.0°F
Feb 10 59.9°F 62.5°F 61.0°F
Feb 11 60.0°F 62.3°F 61.0°F
Feb 12 60.1°F 61.9°F 60.9°F
Feb 13 59.9°F 62.5°F 61.0°F
Feb 14 59.9°F 61.8°F 60.9°F
Feb 15 60.0°F 61.7°F 60.9°F
Feb 16 60.1°F 61.5°F 60.7°F
Feb 17 60.3°F 61.5°F 60.9°F
Feb 18 60.3°F 61.6°F 60.7°F
Feb 19 60.0°F 61.7°F 60.7°F
Feb 20 60.0°F 61.5°F 60.7°F
Feb 21 60.0°F 61.5°F 60.7°F
Feb 22 60.0°F 61.4°F 60.7°F
Feb 23 60.1°F 61.3°F 60.8°F
Feb 24 60.0°F 61.3°F 60.7°F
Feb 25 60.2°F 61.3°F 60.9°F
Feb 26 60.1°F 61.1°F 60.9°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 62.1°F in Winter, 61.4°F in Spring, 70.3°F in Summer, and 70.1°F in Autumn.