Atacama, Chile
Coastal Waters28.44°S, 71.20°WStation CH-ATA-PLA

Playa Grande Sea Water Temperature

A temperate beach on the Coastal Waters, warmest around February at about 18.1°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Playa Grande water temperature

13.4
56.1°FVery Cold (< 16°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgCoastal Waters28.44°S, 71.20°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
15°C
58.8°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
13.4°C
56.1°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
ThuOct 1
13.7°C
56.7°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
FriOct 2
13.8°C
56.8°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
SatOct 3
13.7°C
56.7°F
Waves: 0.6m
Very Cold
SunOct 4
13.4°C
56.1°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
MonOct 5
13.1°C
55.6°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
TueOct 6
13°C
55.4°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Playa Grande.
Confidence: High

Playa Grande Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Playa Grande occurs inJanuary, February, March, April — peaking at18.1°C (64.6°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)
18
Jan
18
Feb
18
Mar
17
Apr
15
May
15
Jun
14
Jul
14
Aug
Current
13
Sep
14
Oct
15
Nov
16
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January15.2°C17.8°C20.8°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
February14.3°C18.1°C21°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
March15°C17.9°C21.3°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
April13.7°C16.6°C18.8°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
May13.2°C15.3°C17.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June12.9°C14.5°C15.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July13°C13.9°C14.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August12.5°C13.6°C16.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
SeptemberCurrent12°C13.4°C16°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
October12.4°C13.9°C15.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November12.8°C14.9°C16.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December13.3°C16°C18.4°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

Swimming FAQs for Playa Grande

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

Typical sea surface temperature in Playa Grande this time of year is 13.4°C (56.1°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 Playa Grande?

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

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

Historically in September, water temperatures in Playa Grande average around13.4°C (56.1°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 12°C and a maximum of 16°C.

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