Coquimbo, Chile
Río de la Plata31.90°S, 71.50°WStation CH-COQ-PLA

Playa Los Vilos Sea Water Temperature

A temperate beach on the Río de la Plata, warmest around February at about 17.4°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Playa Los Vilos water temperature

13
55.4°FVery Cold (< 16°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgRío de la Plata31.90°S, 71.50°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
15°C
58.1°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
13°C
55.4°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
ThuOct 1
13.3°C
55.9°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
FriOct 2
13.4°C
56.1°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
SatOct 3
13.3°C
55.9°F
Waves: 0.6m
Very Cold
SunOct 4
13°C
55.4°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
MonOct 5
12.7°C
54.9°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
TueOct 6
12.6°C
54.7°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Playa Los Vilos.
Confidence: High

Playa Los Vilos Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Playa Los Vilos occurs inJanuary, February, March, December — peaking at17.4°C (63.3°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)
17
Jan
17
Feb
17
Mar
16
Apr
15
May
14
Jun
13
Jul
13
Aug
Current
13
Sep
13
Oct
14
Nov
16
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January15.4°C17.1°C19.6°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
February15°C17.4°C19.2°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
March14.5°C17.1°C20°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
April12.5°C15.5°C17.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May12.6°C14.5°C16.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June12.4°C13.9°C15.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July11.9°C13.1°C14.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August11.6°C12.7°C14.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
SeptemberCurrent11.7°C13°C14.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
October12.3°C13.4°C14.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November12.8°C14.4°C16°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December14.2°C15.8°C18.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Playa Los Vilos

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Playa Los Vilos today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Playa Los Vilos this time of year is 13°C (55.4°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 Los Vilos?

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

What is the typical water temperature in Playa Los Vilos in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Playa Los Vilos average around13°C (55.4°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 11.7°C and a maximum of 14.5°C.

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