Magallanes y Antártica Chilena, Chile
Oglander Bay53.16°S, 70.89°WStation CH-MAG-PLA

Playa Colón Sea Water Temperature

A cool beach on the Oglander Bay, warmest around February at about 9.5°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Playa Colón water temperature

5.9
42.6°FVery Cold (< 16°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgOglander Bay53.16°S, 70.89°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
7°C
45.3°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
5.9°C
42.6°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
ThuOct 1
6.2°C
43.2°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
FriOct 2
6.3°C
43.3°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
SatOct 3
6.2°C
43.2°F
Waves: 0.6m
Very Cold
SunOct 4
5.9°C
42.6°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
MonOct 5
5.6°C
42.1°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
TueOct 6
5.5°C
41.9°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Playa Colón.
Confidence: High

Playa Colón Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Playa Colón occurs inJanuary, February, March, December — peaking at9.5°C (49.1°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)
9
Jan
10
Feb
9
Mar
8
Apr
7
May
7
Jun
6
Jul
6
Aug
Current
6
Sep
6
Oct
7
Nov
8
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January8.3°C9.1°C10.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February8.5°C9.5°C10.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March8.3°C9.1°C9.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April7.4°C8.2°C9.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May6.6°C7.4°C8.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June6°C6.6°C7.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July5.5°C6.1°C6.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August4.6°C5.8°C6.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
SeptemberCurrent5°C5.9°C6.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
October5.6°C6.3°C7.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November5.8°C7.3°C8.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December7.1°C8.3°C10.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Playa Colón

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

Typical sea surface temperature in Playa Colón this time of year is 5.9°C (42.6°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 Colón?

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

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

Historically in September, water temperatures in Playa Colón average around5.9°C (42.6°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 5°C and a maximum of 6.7°C.

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