Water temperature in Santa Barbara (CA) in April
Is it warm enough to swim in Santa Barbara in April? Average water temperature in Santa Barbara in April is 56.5°F and therefore is not suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest sea in Santa Barbara in April is 63.3°F, and the coldest is 51.8°F. Average high air temperature in Santa Barbara in April is 69°F, and average low temperature is 52°F. To find out the sea temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current sea temperature in Santa Barbara
Changes water temperature in Santa Barbara in April 2025, 2024
To get an accurate forecast for the water temperature in Santa Barbara for any chosen month, compare two years within a 10 year range using the chart below. In addition to the sea water temperature in Santa Barbara, the selected years in the table also show the values of the maximum and minimum temperatures on each of the days of April.
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| Day | 2025 | 2024 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 1 | 55.9°F | 55.2°F | 53.4°F | 60.4°F |
| April 2 | 53.6°F | 55.9°F | 53.6°F | 59.7°F |
| April 3 | 51.8°F | 57.2°F | 51.8°F | 60.1°F |
| April 4 | 52.7°F | 57°F | 52.7°F | 60.3°F |
| April 5 | 53.6°F | 55.8°F | 52.7°F | 59.7°F |
| April 6 | 53.6°F | 54.5°F | 52.5°F | 59.4°F |
| April 7 | 53.1°F | 55.6°F | 53.1°F | 59.7°F |
| April 8 | 54.7°F | 56.1°F | 52.2°F | 60.1°F |
| April 9 | 56.3°F | 56.5°F | 52°F | 60.8°F |
| April 10 | 56.8°F | 57.2°F | 52.7°F | 59.9°F |
| April 11 | 57.4°F | 56.1°F | 53.6°F | 59.5°F |
| April 12 | 56.7°F | 55.9°F | 52.9°F | 59.4°F |
| April 13 | 56.8°F | 55.8°F | 54°F | 59.5°F |
| April 14 | 56.1°F | 55.4°F | 53.6°F | 59°F |
| April 15 | 56.1°F | 55.9°F | 53.6°F | 59.2°F |
| Day | 2025 | 2024 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 16 | 55.9°F | 56.8°F | 53.4°F | 60.4°F |
| April 17 | 55.8°F | 57.9°F | 53.6°F | 60.1°F |
| April 18 | 56.3°F | 58.1°F | 54.5°F | 60.1°F |
| April 19 | 55.6°F | 57.7°F | 54°F | 61.2°F |
| April 20 | 56.1°F | 57.4°F | 53.2°F | 61.5°F |
| April 21 | 56.3°F | 57°F | 53.6°F | 60.8°F |
| April 22 | 56.8°F | 57°F | 54.1°F | 60.1°F |
| April 23 | 56.5°F | 58.3°F | 53.6°F | 59.5°F |
| April 24 | 56.8°F | 57.7°F | 53.8°F | 59.9°F |
| April 25 | 56.8°F | 56.3°F | 54°F | 59.7°F |
| April 26 | 56.5°F | 56.5°F | 54.7°F | 61°F |
| April 27 | 56.8°F | 55°F | 54.5°F | 62.2°F |
| April 28 | 56.3°F | 55.6°F | 54.3°F | 63.1°F |
| April 29 | 57°F | 55.8°F | 54.5°F | 63.3°F |
| April 30 | 57.7°F | 57.9°F | 53.4°F | 62.2°F |
Average water temperature in Santa Barbara in April over a decade
| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
| 58.6°F | 56.3°F | 55.8°F | 57.6°F | 59.2°F |
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
| 56.3°F | 57.4°F | 54.9°F | 56.5°F | 55.8°F |
Santa Barbara sea state in April
Chart comparing the height of waves in Santa Barbara in April over the past years. The red line indicates the height of the waves when swimming in the sea is prohibited. To view the current sea conditions, click on the graph.
Weather and climate in Santa Barbara in April
This data display average monthly climate indicators in Santa Barbara in April based on our historical weather readings over a period of ten years. In addition to temperature, we include data on the number of rainy and sunny days so you can have all the information about your destination before your trip
- Average HIGH temperature69°F
- Average LOW temperature52°F
- Average rainfall days3 days
- Average rainfall36mm/1.4''
- Average daylight13h
- Average sunshine10h
- Average UV index8
Santa Barbara water temperature during other months:
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