Los Lagos, Chile
Coastal Waters41.33°S, 72.96°WStation CH-LOS-PLA

Playa Puerto Varas Sea Water Temperature

A temperate beach on the Coastal Waters, warmest around February at about 16°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Playa Puerto Varas water temperature

10.7
51.3°FVery Cold (< 16°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgCoastal Waters41.33°S, 72.96°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
12°C
54°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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Sunset
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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
10.7°C
51.3°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
ThuOct 1
11°C
51.8°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
FriOct 2
11.1°C
52°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
SatOct 3
11°C
51.8°F
Waves: 0.6m
Very Cold
SunOct 4
10.7°C
51.3°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
MonOct 5
10.4°C
50.7°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
TueOct 6
10.3°C
50.5°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Playa Puerto Varas.
Confidence: High

Playa Puerto Varas Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Playa Puerto Varas occurs inJanuary, February, March, December — peaking at16°C (60.8°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)
16
Jan
16
Feb
15
Mar
13
Apr
11
May
11
Jun
10
Jul
10
Aug
Current
11
Sep
12
Oct
13
Nov
15
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January14.1°C15.9°C18.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February14.3°C16°C18°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
March12.6°C14.6°C16.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April11.6°C12.9°C15.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May10.7°C11.4°C13.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June8.9°C10.7°C11.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July9.4°C10.4°C11.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August8.9°C10.3°C11.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
SeptemberCurrent9.8°C10.7°C11.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
October10.4°C11.8°C12.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November10.5°C13.2°C14.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December12.1°C14.9°C18.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Playa Puerto Varas

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Playa Puerto Varas today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Playa Puerto Varas this time of year is 10.7°C (51.3°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 Puerto Varas?

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

What is the typical water temperature in Playa Puerto Varas in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Playa Puerto Varas average around10.7°C (51.3°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 9.8°C and a maximum of 11.7°C.

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