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 16.11°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.

61.0

°F

May 7, 08:05

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

61.0°F

Tomorrow:

61.2°F

Sunrise:

06:46

Sunset:

20:47

Day Length:

14 h. 1 min.

Santa Bárbara in May

Minimum:

59.4°F

Average:

62.0°F

Maximum:

64.1°F

Sea water temperature in Santa Bárbara today

As of now, in Santa Bárbara, the water temperature is 61.0°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 1.0°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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 63.1°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 60.8°F on 2017.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest 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 61.3°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
Apr 23	59.6°F	61.9°F	60.9°F
Apr 24	59.7°F	61.4°F	61.1°F
Apr 25	59.5°F	61.4°F	61.3°F
Apr 26	60.5°F	61.4°F	61.4°F
Apr 27	60.1°F	61.7°F	61.5°F
Apr 28	60.3°F	61.6°F	61.6°F
Apr 29	60.7°F	61.0°F	61.5°F
Apr 30	60.4°F	60.9°F	61.6°F
May 1	60.7°F	61.0°F	61.6°F
May 2	61.0°F	61.0°F	61.6°F
May 3	60.8°F	60.6°F	61.6°F
May 4	60.9°F	61.2°F	61.8°F
May 5	60.9°F	61.1°F	61.9°F
May 6	61.0°F	61.2°F	62.0°F
May 7	61.0°F	61.9°F	62.0°F
May 8	61.2°F	62.1°F	62.2°F
May 9	61.3°F	61.9°F	62.2°F
May 10	61.4°F	62.0°F	62.3°F
May 11	61.1°F	61.7°F	62.0°F
May 12	61.2°F	61.8°F	62.2°F
May 13	61.3°F	61.6°F	62.3°F
May 14	61.4°F	61.8°F	62.4°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 62.1°F in Winter, 61.4°F in Spring, 70.3°F in Summer, and 70.1°F in Autumn.