Arica y Parinacota, Chile
Coastal Waters18.45°S, 70.31°WStation CH-ARI-PLA

Playa Chinchorro Sea Water Temperature

A mild beach on the Coastal Waters, warmest around February at about 22.1°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Playa Chinchorro water temperature

17
62.6°FCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

Invigorating and crisp. Tolerable for active swimming, but chilly for prolonged casual bathing.

+0°vs Sep avgCoastal Waters18.45°S, 70.31°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
19°C
65.3°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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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
17°C
62.6°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
ThuOct 1
17.3°C
63.1°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
FriOct 2
17.4°C
63.3°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
SatOct 3
17.3°C
63.1°F
Waves: 0.6m
Refreshing
SunOct 4
17°C
62.6°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
MonOct 5
16.7°C
62.1°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
TueOct 6
16.6°C
61.9°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Playa Chinchorro.
Confidence: High

Playa Chinchorro Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Playa Chinchorro occurs inJanuary, February, March, April — peaking at22.1°C (71.8°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)
22
Jan
22
Feb
21
Mar
20
Apr
19
May
19
Jun
17
Jul
17
Aug
Current
17
Sep
18
Oct
19
Nov
20
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January17.2°C21.5°C23.8°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
February18.9°C22.1°C24.1°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
March19.1°C21.4°C24.9°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
April16.9°C20.3°C22.5°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
May16.9°C19.3°C21.7°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
June16.4°C18.5°C21.1°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
July15.6°C17.1°C19.4°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
August15°C16.7°C18.4°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
SeptemberCurrent15.4°C17°C19.2°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
October14.8°C17.5°C19.2°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
November15.9°C19.3°C21.5°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
December17.6°C20.3°C22.1°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)

Swimming FAQs for Playa Chinchorro

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

Typical sea surface temperature in Playa Chinchorro this time of year is 17°C (62.6°F) — classified as Cool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C). Invigorating and crisp. Tolerable for active swimming, but chilly for prolonged casual bathing. Live readings load automatically.

What are the warmest months for swimming in Playa Chinchorro?

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

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

Historically in September, water temperatures in Playa Chinchorro average around17°C (62.6°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 15.4°C and a maximum of 19.2°C.

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