What is the current water temperature in Santa Barbara?

As of now, in Santa Barbara, the water temperature is 27.16°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.

80.9

°F

April 17, 00:29

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

80.9°F

Tomorrow:

80.8°F

Sunrise:

06:06

Sunset:

18:41

Day Length:

12 h. 35 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 80.9°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.6°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

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 maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 81.2°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 79.4°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 80.9°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
Apr 3	80.4°F	80.5°F	79.9°F
Apr 4	80.4°F	80.3°F	79.9°F
Apr 5	80.5°F	80.1°F	79.9°F
Apr 6	80.4°F	79.9°F	80.0°F
Apr 7	80.8°F	79.9°F	80.0°F
Apr 8	80.8°F	80.1°F	80.1°F
Apr 9	80.6°F	80.2°F	80.1°F
Apr 10	80.7°F	80.3°F	80.1°F
Apr 11	80.8°F	80.5°F	80.2°F
Apr 12	80.8°F	80.5°F	80.2°F
Apr 13	80.7°F	80.8°F	80.2°F
Apr 14	80.7°F	80.8°F	80.3°F
Apr 15	80.5°F	80.9°F	80.3°F
Apr 16	80.9°F	81.2°F	80.4°F
Apr 17	80.9°F	81.2°F	80.3°F
Apr 18	80.8°F	81.0°F	80.3°F
Apr 19	80.8°F	81.0°F	80.3°F
Apr 20	80.9°F	81.0°F	80.3°F
Apr 21	80.9°F	81.0°F	80.3°F
Apr 22	80.9°F	80.7°F	80.4°F
Apr 23	81.0°F	80.8°F	80.4°F
Apr 24	81.1°F	81.0°F	80.5°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 80.9°F in Winter, 80.4°F in Spring, 83.4°F in Summer, and 84.5°F in Autumn.