Swimming in Santa Barbara in july 2025: Average sea temperature in july and tide times in july 2025

Average sea temperature in Santa Barbara in july 2025.

In july, according to seasonal norms, the sea temperature in Santa Barbara is:

Minimum: 59°F

Average: 63°F

Maximum: 66°F

Other useful seasonal weather averages in july:

  • Outside temperature: 71°F to 82°F
  • Most common weather: "Clear/Sunny"
  • The wind blows at 13.7mph
  • It rains a total of 0.5in, over 0 day(s).

Should we swim in Santa Barbara in july?

No... The water temperature in Santa Barbara in july is cold

Swimming in Santa Barbara in july is possible... with a wetsuit! Indeed, the water is cold at this time of year with an average sea temperature of 63°F (minimum: 59°F - maximum: 66°F).

Note also that in july, the climate is perfect with an average outside temperature of 76°F, 0.5in of precipitation (over 0 days) and 59.21 % humidity.

Water and normal seasonal temperatures in Santa Barbara in july

July
Average sea temperature 63°F
Minimum sea temperature 59°F
Maximum sea temperature 66°F
Average outside temperature 77°F
Maximum outside temperature 83°F
Minimum outside temperature 72°F
Wind speed 9.9mph
Wind temperature 72°F
Precipitation 0.5in
Humidity 60%
Visibility in kilometers 9.93km
Cloud cover 7%
Our opinion cold swimming

Chart of the tides in july 2025

Tide times in july 2025 in Santa Barbara

Swim elsewhere in California in july

City Average T° Max. T° Our opinion
Los Angeles in july68°F72°Fcool swimming
San Francisco in july56°F58°Ffreezing swimming
San Diego in july68°F70°Fcool swimming
Big Sur in july57°F60°Ffreezing swimming
Carmel-by-the-Sea in july58°F60°Ffreezing swimming
Eureka in july53°F57°Ffreezing swimming
Half Moon Bay in july56°F58°Ffreezing swimming
Hollywood in july68°F72°Fcool swimming
Malibu in july66°F70°Fcool swimming
Mendocino in july54°F57°Ffreezing swimming
Morro Bay in july58°F61°Ffreezing swimming
Oakland in july56°F58°Ffreezing swimming
Pismo Beach in july58°F61°Ffreezing swimming
San Clemente in july68°F72°Fcool swimming
Santa Cruz California in july57°F60°Ffreezing swimming
Santa Monica in july68°F72°Fcool swimming
Ventura in july64°F68°Fcool swimming
Bodega Bay in july54°F57°Ffreezing swimming
Carlsbad in july68°F71°Fcool swimming
Huntington Beach in july68°F72°Fcool swimming

Swim in California in july: sea temperature by city

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