Measurements:
°C
°F
Santa Barbara
58°F
S 6 mph
Feels like: 58°F
Precip: 3%
World Resorts USA Santa Barbara Weather

Santa Barbara Sea Water Temperature

Current Sea Water Temperature:
+74.0°F
Maximum Sea Water Temperature in October: 75.8°F
Minimum Sea Water Temperature in October: 59.2°F
Average water temperature in October: 67.3°F

Sea Water Temperature for the Last 10 Days:

October 26 74.0°F October 21 72.6°F
October 25 73.4°F October 20 72.2°F
October 24 73.6°F October 19 72.8°F
October 23 72.6°F October 18 72.8°F
October 22 72.4°F October 17 72.6°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

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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

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The average sea surface temperature in October 2026 for Santa Barbara was 73.6°F. The maximum and minimum values were 71.4°F and 75.8°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 67.3 °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 +58
Hawaii +80
Houston +74
Las Vegas +64
Los Angeles +74
Maui +72
Miami +82
New York +62
Panama City Beach +64
San Diego +74
San Francisco +60
Santa Monica +72
Tampa +72
Washington +58
24 Hours Weather Forecast
Santa Barbara
Local time: 21:38
27 oct, tuesday
0000 56°F
S
5 mph
0300 54°F
S
5 mph
0600 52°F
SW
5 mph
0900 70°F
W
1 mph
1200 76°F
NE
6 mph
1500 76°F
NE
6 mph
1800 60°F
SE
0 mph
2100 54°F
S
3 mph