Valparaíso, Chile
Río de la Plata32.74°S, 71.49°WStation CH-VAL-PLA

Playa Ventanas Sea Water Temperature

A temperate beach on the Río de la Plata, warmest around January at about 16.8°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Playa Ventanas water temperature

12.7
54.9°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 Plata32.74°S, 71.49°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
14°C
57.6°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
12.7°C
54.9°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
ThuOct 1
13°C
55.4°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
FriOct 2
13.1°C
55.6°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
SatOct 3
13°C
55.4°F
Waves: 0.6m
Very Cold
SunOct 4
12.7°C
54.9°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
MonOct 5
12.4°C
54.3°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
TueOct 6
12.3°C
54.1°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Playa Ventanas.
Confidence: High

Playa Ventanas Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Playa Ventanas occurs inJanuary, February, March, December — peaking at16.8°C (62.2°F) in January.

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
15
Apr
14
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
January14.1°C16.8°C19.6°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
February14.2°C16.8°C18.4°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
March13.2°C16.7°C19.1°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
April12.8°C15.2°C17.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May12.3°C14.1°C15.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June11.9°C13.6°C15.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July11.6°C12.8°C14°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August11.6°C12.6°C14.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
SeptemberCurrent11.8°C12.7°C14.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
October11.9°C13.1°C14.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November12.1°C14.3°C16.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December14.3°C15.7°C18.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Playa Ventanas

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

Typical sea surface temperature in Playa Ventanas this time of year is 12.7°C (54.9°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 Ventanas?

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

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

Historically in September, water temperatures in Playa Ventanas average around12.7°C (54.9°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 11.8°C and a maximum of 14.1°C.

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