Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Coastal Waters23.02°S, 43.41°WStation BR-RIO-PRA

Praia da Reserva Sea Water Temperature

A subtropical beach on the Coastal Waters, warmest around February at about 25.5°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Praia da Reserva water temperature

21.6
70.9°FComfortable (20°C – 24°C)

Pleasant and revitalizing. Great for most beachgoers and active recreational swimming.

+0°vs Sep avgCoastal Waters23.02°S, 43.41°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
23°C
73.6°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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Sunrise
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First morning light
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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
21.6°C
70.9°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
ThuOct 1
21.9°C
71.4°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
FriOct 2
22°C
71.6°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
SatOct 3
21.9°C
71.4°F
Waves: 0.6m
Comfortable
SunOct 4
21.6°C
70.9°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
MonOct 5
21.3°C
70.3°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
TueOct 6
21.2°C
70.2°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Praia da Reserva.
Confidence: High

Praia da Reserva Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Praia da Reserva occurs inJanuary, February, March, April, December — peaking at25.5°C (77.9°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)
25
Jan
26
Feb
25
Mar
25
Apr
24
May
23
Jun
22
Jul
21
Aug
Current
22
Sep
22
Oct
23
Nov
24
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January20.8°C25.2°C29.1°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
February20.5°C25.5°C29°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
March20.8°C25.4°C27.6°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
April22.7°C24.9°C27.7°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
May20.6°C23.6°C25.7°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
June21.5°C23°C24.5°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
July19.7°C22°C22.9°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
August15.6°C21.1°C23.2°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
SeptemberCurrent18.6°C21.6°C23.6°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
October19.2°C22.2°C24.4°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
November20.5°C22.7°C26°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
December21.5°C24.3°C26.8°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)

Swimming FAQs for Praia da Reserva

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Praia da Reserva today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Praia da Reserva this time of year is 21.6°C (70.9°F) — classified as Comfortable (20°C – 24°C). Pleasant and revitalizing. Great for most beachgoers and active recreational swimming. Live readings load automatically.

What are the warmest months for swimming in Praia da Reserva?

The highest water temperatures in Praia da Reserva typically occur duringJanuary, February, March, April, December, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Praia da Reserva in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Praia da Reserva average around21.6°C (70.9°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 18.6°C and a maximum of 23.6°C.

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