Antofagasta, Chile
Coastal Waters23.67°S, 70.41°WStation CH-ANT-BAL

Balneario Municipal Sea Water Temperature

A mild beach on the Coastal Waters, warmest around January at about 19.9°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Balneario Municipal water temperature

15
59°FVery Cold (< 16°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgCoastal Waters23.67°S, 70.41°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
17°C
61.7°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
15°C
59°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
ThuOct 1
15.3°C
59.5°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
FriOct 2
15.4°C
59.7°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
SatOct 3
15.3°C
59.5°F
Waves: 0.6m
Very Cold
SunOct 4
15°C
59°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
MonOct 5
14.7°C
58.5°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
TueOct 6
14.6°C
58.3°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Balneario Municipal.
Confidence: High

Balneario Municipal Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Balneario Municipal occurs inJanuary, February, March, December — peaking at19.9°C (67.8°F) in January.

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
20
Feb
19
Mar
18
Apr
17
May
16
Jun
15
Jul
15
Aug
Current
15
Sep
16
Oct
17
Nov
18
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January16.9°C19.9°C21.9°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
February15.8°C19.7°C22.2°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
March16°C19.1°C22.2°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
April14.8°C17.8°C19.9°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
May13.8°C16.5°C19.1°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
June14.1°C15.8°C17.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July13.8°C15.4°C17.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August13.6°C15°C18.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
SeptemberCurrent13.4°C15°C17.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
October14.1°C15.8°C17.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November15.5°C17.4°C18.8°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
December15.6°C18.4°C21.3°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

Swimming FAQs for Balneario Municipal

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Balneario Municipal today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Balneario Municipal this time of year is 15°C (59°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 Balneario Municipal?

The highest water temperatures in Balneario Municipal typically occur duringJanuary, February, March, December, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Balneario Municipal in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Balneario Municipal average around15°C (59.0°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 13.4°C and a maximum of 17.7°C.

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