Buenos Aires, Argentina
Río de la Plata38.00°S, 57.54°WStation AR-BUE-PLA

Playa Bristol Sea Water Temperature

A temperate beach on the Río de la Plata, warmest around February at about 21.1°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Playa Bristol water temperature

11
51.8°FVery Cold (< 16°C)

Wetsuit strongly recommended. Sudden entry may cause cold shock. Suitable only for brief, brisk plunges.

+0°vs Sep avgRío de la Plata38.00°S, 57.54°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
13°C
54.5°F onshore
Wind Speed
12 km/h
Surface wind
Wave Height
0.8 m
Slight shore chop
Swell
0.6 m
Deep water swell
Wave Period
6 s
Peak interval
UV Index
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Daily maximum
Sunrise
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First morning light
Sunset
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Golden hour close

7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

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Today
WedSep 30
11°C
51.8°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
ThuOct 1
11.3°C
52.3°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
FriOct 2
11.4°C
52.5°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
SatOct 3
11.3°C
52.3°F
Waves: 0.6m
Very Cold
SunOct 4
11°C
51.8°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
MonOct 5
10.7°C
51.3°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
TueOct 6
10.6°C
51.1°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Playa Bristol.
Confidence: High

Playa Bristol Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Playa Bristol occurs inJanuary, February, March, April — peaking at21.1°C (70°F) in February.

Year-Round Water Temperature Curve (°C / °F)

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Current month Comfortable (20–24°C) Warm (24°C+) Cool (<20°C)
20
Jan
21
Feb
20
Mar
18
Apr
16
May
13
Jun
11
Jul
11
Aug
Current
11
Sep
13
Oct
15
Nov
18
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January18.5°C20.1°C22.3°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
February19.1°C21.1°C22.5°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
March17.2°C19.9°C22.5°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
April15.3°C18.1°C20.5°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
May12.9°C15.7°C17.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June11.1°C13°C14.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July9.2°C11°C12.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August9.4°C10.6°C12.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
SeptemberCurrent9.4°C11°C12.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
October10.6°C12.8°C15.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November12.8°C15.3°C17.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December14.7°C17.6°C20°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

Swimming FAQs for Playa Bristol

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Playa Bristol today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Playa Bristol this time of year is 11°C (51.8°F) — classified as Very Cold (< 16°C). Wetsuit strongly recommended. Sudden entry may cause cold shock. Suitable only for brief, brisk plunges. Live readings load automatically.

What are the warmest months for swimming in Playa Bristol?

The highest water temperatures in Playa Bristol typically occur duringJanuary, February, March, April, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Playa Bristol in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Playa Bristol average around11°C (51.8°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 9.4°C and a maximum of 12.7°C.

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