What is the current water temperature in Santa Barbara?

As of now, in Santa Barbara, the water temperature is 27.2°C. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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Water temperature in Santa Barbara

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Santa Barbara. 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.

81.0

°F

March 26, 16:40

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

81.2°F

Tomorrow:

80.9°F

Sunrise:

06:23

Sunset:

18:36

Day Length:

12 h. 13 min.

Santa Barbara in April

Minimum:

80.4°F

Average:

81.0°F

Maximum:

82.0°F

Sea water temperature in Santa Barbara today

As of now, in Santa Barbara, the water temperature is 81.0°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.4°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 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 maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 80.9°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 79.0°F on 2022.

latest data

last year

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 81.1°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 Barbara

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Mar 12	81.2°F	80.5°F	79.6°F
Mar 13	81.1°F	80.5°F	79.5°F
Mar 14	81.4°F	80.6°F	79.6°F
Mar 15	81.2°F	80.6°F	79.7°F
Mar 16	81.2°F	80.5°F	79.7°F
Mar 17	81.3°F	80.3°F	79.7°F
Mar 18	81.4°F	80.4°F	79.7°F
Mar 19	81.1°F	80.5°F	79.6°F
Mar 20	81.1°F	80.5°F	79.7°F
Mar 21	80.9°F	80.4°F	79.7°F
Mar 22	81.0°F	80.8°F	79.7°F
Mar 23	81.0°F	81.1°F	79.7°F
Mar 24	81.3°F	81.2°F	79.7°F
Mar 25	81.2°F	81.1°F	79.7°F
Mar 26	81.0°F	80.9°F	79.6°F
Mar 27	80.9°F	81.0°F	79.6°F
Mar 28	81.0°F	81.2°F	79.6°F
Mar 29	81.1°F	81.1°F	79.7°F
Mar 30	81.1°F	80.9°F	79.8°F
Mar 31	81.1°F	81.0°F	79.7°F
Apr 1	81.1°F	81.2°F	79.7°F
Apr 2	81.1°F	81.3°F	79.8°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 Barbara by month

In Santa Barbara, the water temperature is comfortable for swimming all year round.

The warmest water in Santa Barbara was recorded on September 26, 2024, reaching a 87.1°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 23, 2018, dipping to 78.2°F. The average readings by season are 80.8°F in Winter, 80.3°F in Spring, 83.2°F in Summer, and 84.5°F in Autumn.