Santa Cruz Sea Temperature
Updated Sat 21:04 (Pacific/Galapagos)
Ecuador · Forecast updated Aug 8, 2026, 21:04 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
25.9°C
78.6°F
Warm water
Versus this month's average
0.4°C below
The August average in our archive is 26.3°C (79.4°F).
Recent trend
Cooling by 0.9°C
Seven-day average: 26.3°C, versus 27.2°C in the prior seven days.
What to wear
Warm water
Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Cold tolerance varies. Wind, session length, sunshine, and exertion also affect comfort; temperature alone does not describe sea conditions.
Sea Surface Temperature Over the Year
In the data collected for Santa Cruz, monthly averages range from about 26.3°C (79.4°F) in August to 27.1°C (80.8°F) in June.
Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Santa Cruz has been 26.4°C.
Monthly Water Temperature Averages
| Month | Min | Average | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 26.6°C / 79.9°F | 27.1°C / 80.8°F | 27.6°C / 81.7°F |
| July | 25.7°C / 78.3°F | 26.5°C / 79.7°F | 27.7°C / 81.9°F |
| August | 25.7°C / 78.3°F | 26.3°C / 79.4°F | 27.7°C / 81.9°F |
Profile calculated from 1662 hourly forecast records across 3 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.
About the water at Santa Cruz
Galápagos hub with sea lions, turtles and rays at Las Grietas and Tortuga Bay.
- Area
- Galápagos
Santa Cruz Water Temperature: Common Questions
What is the sea temperature in Santa Cruz today?
The current sea surface temperature in Santa Cruz is 25.9°C. Over the last 30 days, the average has been 26.4°C.
When is the water warmest in Santa Cruz?
The warmest monthly average in the Santa Cruz archive is June, at around 27.1°C (80.8°F).
When is the water coldest in Santa Cruz?
The coldest monthly average in the archive is August, at around 26.3°C (79.4°F).
Can you swim in Santa Cruz today?
At 25.9°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
Full Snorkeling Forecast
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