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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

59.7

°F

February 26, 10:33

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

59.8°F

Tomorrow:

59.7°F

Sunrise:

07:27

Sunset:

18:39

Day Length:

11 h. 12 min.

Santa Bárbara in March

Minimum:

59.8°F

Average:

62.3°F

Maximum:

64.6°F

Sea water temperature in Santa Bárbara today

As of now, in Santa Bárbara, the water temperature is 59.7°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 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 stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 63.0°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 58.9°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 59.4°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 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 59.9°F 61.5°F 60.6°F
Feb 21 60.0°F 61.5°F 60.6°F
Feb 22 60.1°F 61.4°F 60.7°F
Feb 23 60.8°F 61.3°F 60.8°F
Feb 24 60.0°F 61.3°F 60.7°F
Feb 25 59.8°F 61.3°F 60.8°F
Feb 26 59.7°F 61.1°F 60.8°F
Feb 27 59.7°F 61.5°F 60.8°F
Feb 28 59.7°F 61.3°F 60.8°F
Mar 1 59.3°F 61.3°F 60.7°F
Mar 2 59.3°F 61.3°F 60.8°F
Mar 3 59.3°F 61.4°F 60.7°F
Mar 4 59.3°F 61.4°F 60.7°F
Mar 5 59.2°F 61.2°F 60.6°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.