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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

71.3

°F

October 6, 01:33

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

71.3°F

Tomorrow:

71.2°F

Sunrise:

07:50

Sunset:

19:25

Day Length:

11 h. 35 min.

Santa Bárbara in October

Minimum:

59.2°F

Average:

61.9°F

Maximum:

64.0°F

Sea water temperature in Santa Bárbara today

As of now, in Santa Bárbara, the water temperature is 71.3°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is seen as relatively warm and enjoyable for some individuals, although many might find it slightly too cool. Today's reading is 0.6°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 considerably 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 73.9°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 70.1°F on 2020.

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 70.8°F, the minimum temperature may reach 70.5°F, and the maximum might stay at 71.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Santa Bárbara

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Sep 22 75.0°F 72.5°F 73.0°F
Sep 23 75.0°F 72.2°F 73.0°F
Sep 24 75.0°F 71.6°F 73.0°F
Sep 25 74.7°F 71.8°F 73.0°F
Sep 26 74.4°F 71.7°F 72.8°F
Sep 27 74.6°F 71.3°F 72.5°F
Sep 28 74.2°F 70.8°F 72.6°F
Sep 29 73.4°F 70.7°F 72.5°F
Sep 30 71.8°F 70.8°F 72.2°F
Oct 1 71.4°F 71.0°F 72.1°F
Oct 2 71.7°F 71.0°F 72.2°F
Oct 3 71.9°F 71.4°F 72.0°F
Oct 4 71.4°F 71.4°F 71.9°F
Oct 5 71.3°F 71.9°F 71.9°F
Oct 6 71.3°F 72.1°F 71.9°F
Oct 7 71.2°F 71.6°F 71.8°F
Oct 8 70.9°F 71.3°F 71.5°F
Oct 9 70.9°F 71.2°F 71.5°F
Oct 10 70.9°F 70.8°F 71.5°F
Oct 11 70.8°F 70.6°F 71.4°F
Oct 12 70.5°F 70.4°F 71.1°F
Oct 13 70.5°F 70.9°F 71.1°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, the months August through September offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 45 swimming days.
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 70.2°F in Autumn.