Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Coastal Waters21.52°S, 41.07°WStation BR-RIO-PRA

Praia de Santa Clara Sea Water Temperature

A subtropical beach on the Coastal Waters, warmest around April at about 25.4°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Praia de Santa Clara water temperature

22.6
72.7°FComfortable (20°C – 24°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgCoastal Waters21.52°S, 41.07°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
24°C
75.4°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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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

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Today
WedSep 30
22.6°C
72.7°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
ThuOct 1
22.9°C
73.2°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
FriOct 2
23°C
73.4°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
SatOct 3
22.9°C
73.2°F
Waves: 0.6m
Comfortable
SunOct 4
22.6°C
72.7°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
MonOct 5
22.3°C
72.1°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
TueOct 6
22.2°C
72°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Praia de Santa Clara.
Confidence: High

Praia de Santa Clara Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Praia de Santa Clara occurs inJanuary, February, March, April, May, December — peaking at25.4°C (77.7°F) in April.

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

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Current month Comfortable (20–24°C) Warm (24°C+) Cool (<20°C)
24
Jan
24
Feb
25
Mar
25
Apr
24
May
24
Jun
23
Jul
23
Aug
Current
23
Sep
23
Oct
24
Nov
24
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January21.5°C24.1°C26.4°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
February21.8°C24.4°C26.8°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
March23.7°C25.2°C27.3°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
April23.5°C25.4°C26.8°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
May21.7°C24.2°C25.5°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
June22.5°C23.6°C24.8°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
July20.4°C22.7°C23.8°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
August21.5°C22.5°C23.8°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
SeptemberCurrent21.1°C22.6°C23.7°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
October21.4°C22.9°C24.3°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
November22.9°C23.9°C25°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
December21.6°C24.2°C25.6°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)

Swimming FAQs for Praia de Santa Clara

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Praia de Santa Clara today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Praia de Santa Clara this time of year is 22.6°C (72.7°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 de Santa Clara?

The highest water temperatures in Praia de Santa Clara typically occur duringJanuary, February, March, April, May, December, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Praia de Santa Clara in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Praia de Santa Clara average around22.6°C (72.7°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 21.1°C and a maximum of 23.7°C.

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