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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

75.6

°F

September 17, 20:37

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

76.0°F

Tomorrow:

75.4°F

Sunrise:

07:32

Sunset:

19:55

Day Length:

12 h. 23 min.

Santa Bárbara in September

Minimum:

59.3°F

Average:

62.0°F

Maximum:

63.8°F

Sea water temperature in Santa Bárbara today

As of now, in Santa Bárbara, the water temperature is 75.6°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 2.3°F higher 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 fall a bit.

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 maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 74.7°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 72.5°F on 2019.

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 75.1°F, the minimum temperature may reach 75.0°F, and the maximum might stay at 75.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Santa Bárbara

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Sep 3 75.0°F 73.9°F 74.7°F
Sep 4 75.2°F 73.6°F 74.5°F
Sep 5 74.9°F 73.4°F 74.5°F
Sep 6 75.2°F 73.7°F 74.3°F
Sep 7 75.7°F 73.5°F 74.1°F
Sep 8 75.5°F 73.6°F 74.1°F
Sep 9 75.3°F 73.1°F 74.0°F
Sep 10 76.3°F 73.1°F 74.0°F
Sep 11 76.7°F 73.2°F 74.0°F
Sep 12 76.7°F 72.9°F 73.9°F
Sep 13 76.2°F 73.1°F 73.7°F
Sep 14 76.3°F 73.0°F 73.7°F
Sep 15 76.4°F 73.1°F 73.7°F
Sep 16 76.0°F 73.2°F 73.7°F
Sep 17 75.6°F 72.9°F 73.3°F
Sep 18 75.4°F 73.1°F 73.1°F
Sep 19 75.3°F 72.7°F 73.0°F
Sep 20 75.2°F 72.5°F 73.0°F
Sep 21 75.1°F 72.4°F 72.9°F
Sep 22 75.0°F 72.5°F 72.8°F
Sep 23 75.0°F 72.2°F 72.8°F
Sep 24 75.1°F 71.6°F 72.8°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 44 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 70.1°F in Autumn.