La Guajira, Colombia
Caribbean Sea12.23°N, 72.14°WStation CO-LAG-PLA

Playa del Pilón de Azúcar Sea Water Temperature

A tropical beach on the Caribbean Sea, warmest around October at about 28.8°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Playa del Pilón de Azúcar water temperature

28
82.4°FTropical Warm (> 28°C)

Very warm bath-like water. Zero chill, exceptional for relaxation and snorkeling.

+0°vs Sep avgCaribbean Sea12.23°N, 72.14°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
30°C
85.1°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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Daily maximum
Sunrise
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First morning light
Sunset
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Golden hour close

7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
28°C
82.4°F
Waves: 1m
Tropical
ThuOct 1
28.3°C
82.9°F
Waves: 0.9m
Tropical
FriOct 2
28.4°C
83.1°F
Waves: 0.7m
Tropical
SatOct 3
28.3°C
82.9°F
Waves: 0.6m
Tropical
SunOct 4
28°C
82.4°F
Waves: 0.7m
Tropical
MonOct 5
27.7°C
81.9°F
Waves: 0.9m
Warm
TueOct 6
27.6°C
81.7°F
Waves: 1m
Warm
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Playa del Pilón de Azúcar.
Confidence: High

Playa del Pilón de Azúcar Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Playa del Pilón de Azúcar occurs inJanuary, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December — peaking at28.8°C (83.8°F) in October.

Year-Round Water Temperature Curve (°C / °F)

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Current month Comfortable (20–24°C) Warm (24°C+) Cool (<20°C)
24
Jan
24
Feb
25
Mar
25
Apr
26
May
27
Jun
26
Jul
27
Aug
Current
28
Sep
29
Oct
28
Nov
26
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January21.7°C24.4°C26.4°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
February22°C24.1°C26.9°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
March20.5°C24.5°C26.5°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
April23.7°C25.3°C26.9°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
May24.9°C26.4°C28.2°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
June25.7°C26.8°C28.9°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
July23.9°C26.3°C28.6°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
August25.3°C26.9°C28.6°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
SeptemberCurrent26.4°C28°C29.5°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
October26.3°C28.8°C30.7°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
November25.8°C28°C29.8°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
December23.7°C26.1°C29°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)

Swimming FAQs for Playa del Pilón de Azúcar

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Playa del Pilón de Azúcar today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Playa del Pilón de Azúcar this time of year is 28°C (82.4°F) — classified as Tropical Warm (> 28°C). Very warm bath-like water. Zero chill, exceptional for relaxation and snorkeling. Live readings load automatically.

What are the warmest months for swimming in Playa del Pilón de Azúcar?

The highest water temperatures in Playa del Pilón de Azúcar typically occur duringJanuary, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Playa del Pilón de Azúcar in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Playa del Pilón de Azúcar average around28°C (82.4°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 26.4°C and a maximum of 29.5°C.

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