What is the current water temperature in Santa Barbara?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Santa Barbara?

As of now, in Santa Barbara, the water temperature is 28.99°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered highly warm and would be enjoyable for everyone. At this temperature, you can comfortably engage in water-based activities for extended periods without experiencing discomfort.

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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.

84.2

°F

November 21, 03:24

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

84.3°F

Tomorrow:

84.1°F

Sunrise:

06:34

Sunset:

17:46

Day Length:

11 h. 12 min.

Santa Barbara in November

Minimum:

79.8°F

Average:

80.6°F

Maximum:

81.6°F

Sea water temperature in Santa Barbara today

As of now, in Santa Barbara, the water temperature is 84.2°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered highly warm and would be enjoyable for everyone. At this temperature, you can comfortably engage in water-based activities for extended periods without experiencing discomfort. Today's reading is 0.7°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 84.3°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 82.8°F on 2018.

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 83.9°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
Nov 7	85.1°F	84.6°F	84.1°F
Nov 8	84.8°F	84.8°F	84.0°F
Nov 9	84.6°F	84.6°F	83.8°F
Nov 10	84.6°F	84.5°F	83.8°F
Nov 11	84.5°F	84.5°F	83.8°F
Nov 12	84.5°F	84.6°F	83.8°F
Nov 13	84.5°F	84.4°F	83.8°F
Nov 14	84.5°F	84.3°F	83.8°F
Nov 15	84.7°F	84.5°F	83.8°F
Nov 16	84.5°F	84.4°F	83.8°F
Nov 17	84.4°F	84.3°F	83.7°F
Nov 18	84.5°F	84.1°F	83.7°F
Nov 19	84.3°F	84.1°F	83.6°F
Nov 20	84.3°F	84.1°F	83.6°F
Nov 21	84.2°F	84.0°F	83.5°F
Nov 22	84.1°F	83.8°F	83.4°F
Nov 23	84.0°F	83.6°F	83.3°F
Nov 24	83.9°F	83.4°F	83.2°F
Nov 25	83.8°F	83.3°F	83.1°F
Nov 26	83.7°F	83.4°F	83.0°F
Nov 27	83.7°F	83.6°F	83.0°F
Nov 28	83.7°F	83.4°F	83.0°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 80.7°F in Winter, 80.3°F in Spring, 83.2°F in Summer, and 84.4°F in Autumn.