Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Coastal Waters23.18°S, 44.28°WStation BR-RIO-PRA

Praia do Leste Sea Water Temperature

A subtropical beach on the Coastal Waters, warmest around February at about 27.6°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Praia do Leste water temperature

22.4
72.3°FComfortable (20°C – 24°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgCoastal Waters23.18°S, 44.28°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
24°C
75°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

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
22.4°C
72.3°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
ThuOct 1
22.7°C
72.9°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
FriOct 2
22.8°C
73°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
SatOct 3
22.7°C
72.9°F
Waves: 0.6m
Comfortable
SunOct 4
22.4°C
72.3°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
MonOct 5
22.1°C
71.8°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
TueOct 6
22°C
71.6°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Praia do Leste.
Confidence: High

Praia do Leste Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Praia do Leste occurs inJanuary, February, March, April, May, December — peaking at27.6°C (81.7°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)
27
Jan
28
Feb
27
Mar
26
Apr
24
May
23
Jun
22
Jul
22
Aug
Current
22
Sep
23
Oct
23
Nov
25
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January23.9°C26.8°C30.9°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
February24.1°C27.6°C30.3°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
March24.8°C26.9°C28.7°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
April23°C25.8°C28.8°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
May21.9°C24.1°C26.1°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
June21.3°C23.1°C25°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
July20.2°C22°C23.9°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
August19.7°C21.6°C23.3°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
SeptemberCurrent19.7°C22.4°C23.8°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
October21°C22.9°C25.5°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
November20.5°C23.4°C26.6°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
December22.5°C25.4°C29.5°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)

Swimming FAQs for Praia do Leste

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Praia do Leste today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Praia do Leste this time of year is 22.4°C (72.3°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 do Leste?

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

What is the typical water temperature in Praia do Leste in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Praia do Leste average around22.4°C (72.3°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 19.7°C and a maximum of 23.8°C.

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