Measurements:
°C
°F
Santa Barbara
98°F
E 7 mph
Feels like: 94°F
Precip: 0%
World Resorts USA Santa Barbara Weather

Santa Barbara Sea Water Temperature

Current Sea Water Temperature:
+75.2°F
Maximum Sea Water Temperature in October: 75.2°F
Minimum Sea Water Temperature in October: 59.2°F
Average water temperature in October: 67.0°F

Sea Water Temperature for the Last 10 Days:

October 05 75.2°F September 30 74.6°F
October 04 74.8°F September 29 74.6°F
October 03 74.8°F September 28 74.8°F
October 02 74.2°F September 27 74.8°F
October 01 74.4°F September 26 74.2°F

When is the Warmest Sea for Santa Barbara?

According to our data for the last three years for Santa Barbara the highest average sea water temperature was in September, August and October.

Average Water Temperature by Month, °F

Sea Water Temperature in September

Select Year: 2026 2025 2024

The average sea surface temperature in September 2026 for Santa Barbara was 73.8°F. The maximum and minimum values were 71.8°F and 76.0°F respectively.

Sea Water Temperature in August

Select Year: 2026 2025 2024

The average sea surface temperature in August 2026 for Santa Barbara was 73.2°F. The maximum and minimum values were 71.0°F and 75.2°F respectively.

Sea Water Temperature in October

Select Year: 2025 2024 2023

The average sea surface temperature in October 2025 for Santa Barbara was 66.9°F. The maximum and minimum values were 64.6°F and 69.2°F respectively.

Best Time to Visit Santa Barbara
The most sunny months:
July 25 days
August 25 days
May 25 days
The most warm months:
August 82.7 °F
July 80.9 °F
September 80.2 °F
Warmest sea temperature:
September 68.5 °F
August 67.7 °F
October 66.9 °F
The most cold months:
January 63.6 °F
December 63.6 °F
February 64.1 °F
The most rainy months:
January 2 days
February 2 days
March 2 days
The most windy months:
April 7 mph
May 7 mph
March 7 mph

Santa Barbara on the Weather Map

USA Resorts:
NAME
F°
Boston +58
Chicago +62
Hawaii +82
Houston +86
Las Vegas +92
Los Angeles +100
Maui +74
Miami +88
Myrtle Beach +70
New York +62
San Diego +84
San Francisco +66
Santa Monica +94
Sarasota +84
Washington +64
24 Hours Weather Forecast
Santa Barbara
Local time: 17:23
05 oct, monday
1800 98°F
E
7 mph
2100 76°F
S
8 mph
06 oct, tuesday
0000 76°F
S
8 mph
0300 76°F
S
9 mph
0600 74°F
SW
7 mph
0900 98°F
SW
1 mph
1200 102°F
NE
7 mph
1500 100°F
N
7 mph