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 15.59°C. 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.

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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.

60.1

°F

April 20, 21:02

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

60.6°F

Tomorrow:

60.2°F

Sunrise:

07:07

Sunset:

20:31

Day Length:

13 h. 24 min.

Santa Bárbara in April

Minimum:

59.9°F

Average:

62.3°F

Maximum:

64.4°F

Sea water temperature in Santa Bárbara today

As of now, in Santa Bárbara, the water temperature is 60.1°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 0.6°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 slightly varies from the average of the past two weeks. 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 61.9°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 59.1°F on 2016.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 60.6°F, with minimum temperature starting at 60.2°F, while the maximum might reach 61.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Santa Bárbara

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 6	60.0°F	60.2°F	60.5°F
Apr 7	59.8°F	60.4°F	60.5°F
Apr 8	60.0°F	60.4°F	60.4°F
Apr 9	59.8°F	60.6°F	60.5°F
Apr 10	60.0°F	60.5°F	60.4°F
Apr 11	60.1°F	60.4°F	60.6°F
Apr 12	60.2°F	60.8°F	60.7°F
Apr 13	59.8°F	61.4°F	60.7°F
Apr 14	59.8°F	61.1°F	60.6°F
Apr 15	60.0°F	61.0°F	60.6°F
Apr 16	60.1°F	60.9°F	60.6°F
Apr 17	60.0°F	61.5°F	60.6°F
Apr 18	60.5°F	61.1°F	60.8°F
Apr 19	60.6°F	61.1°F	60.9°F
Apr 20	60.1°F	60.7°F	60.7°F
Apr 21	60.2°F	60.2°F	60.8°F
Apr 22	60.3°F	61.4°F	61.0°F
Apr 23	60.4°F	61.9°F	61.0°F
Apr 24	60.6°F	61.4°F	61.3°F
Apr 25	60.8°F	61.4°F	61.5°F
Apr 26	60.9°F	61.4°F	61.5°F
Apr 27	61.0°F	61.7°F	61.6°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.