Santa Barbara Island water temp

This data the coastal Santa Barbara Island ocean water temperature today, tomorrow and the upcoming days. Besides, you can also get information about the weather and surf forecast, as well as the data on sunrise / sunset and moonrise / moonset at a given point on any given day.

Current ocean temperature in Santa Barbara Island

Water temperature in Santa Barbara Island today is 67.3°F. Based on our historical data over a period of ten years, the warmest water in this day in Santa Barbara Island was recorded in 2015 and was 73.9°F, and the coldest was recorded in 2021 at 62.8°F. Sea water temperature in Santa Barbara Island is expected to drop to 66.4°F in the next 10 days. October average water temperature in Santa Barbara Island is 66.6°F, the minimum temperature is 61.2°F, and the maximum is 73.9°F.

The swimming season in Santa Barbara Island lasts from July to October. During those months, Santa Barbara Island water temperature does not drop below 68°F and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The average water temperature in Santa Barbara Island in winter reaches 59°F, in spring 59.4°F, in summer the average temperature rises to 66°F, and in autumn it is 66°F.

Santa Barbara Island water temperature now

The ocean salinity in Santa Barbara Island is 32.91‰, and the average salinity of the World Ocean is 35‰.

Surf Forecast in Santa Barbara Island for today

Another important indicators for a comfortable holiday on the beach are the presence and height of the waves, as well as the speed and direction of the wind. Please find below data on the swell size for Santa Barbara Island. We calculate the swell size based on the mean wave height (trough to crest) of each third highest wave. For more information on surf forecasts for the next ten days, please visit sea state forecast Santa Barbara Island. Data in table shown for October 13, 2025, time in GMT 0 format (you can change the time zone on the sea state forecast page)

Surf report in Santa Barbara Island

Santa Barbara Island weather forecast

Current temperature and weather

Data in a table show Santa Barbara Island temperature today (October 13, 2025). For more information and forecast for a few days, go to the weather forecast Santa Barbara Island.

0-3 h	3-6 h	6-9 h	9-12 h
57.2°F	56.1°F	55°F	59.2°F

12-15 h	15-18 h	18-21 h	21-24 h
60.4°F	62.1°F	62.1°F	63°F

Santa Barbara Island water temperature by month

These figures shows the average, minimum and maximum monthly sea temperature in Santa Barbara Island. In addition to the table values, the graph below displays of changes average surface temperature during the year. Values are calculated based on the data over the past 10 years. Using them, you can check the water temperature in Santa Barbara Island on any day of this period that interests you. Click on the month link and you will see a table for each day, or alternatively you can view the temperature curve of the month and select 2 different years you want to compare, either in a table or as a curve

Chart monthly average water temperature in Santa Barbara Island

The most popular beaches and cities in California with sea temperature today, weather, air temperature and sea state (wave height)

	Water	Weather		Wave
San Diego	63.7°F	64.4°F		5' 2"
Santa Monica	65.8°F	64.4°F		3' 2"
La Jolla Cove	64.4°F	64.4°F		4' 2"
Lake Tahoe	60.1°F	60.8°F		0' 4"
Los Angeles	66.6°F	62.6°F		6' 0"
Arrow Point	68.5°F	62.6°F		4' 7"
Two Harbors	68.5°F	62.6°F		3' 9"
Malibu	66.2°F	82.4°F		3' 8"
Empire Landing	68.5°F	62.6°F		3' 9"
Point Dume	64.9°F	60.8°F		3' 8"

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Our report for Santa Barbara Island is compiled using satellite data together with in-situ observations to get the most reliable daily data of sea surface temperatures, surf forecasts, current temperatures and weather forecasts.