La Guajira, Colombia
Caribbean Sea11.59°N, 72.86°WStation CO-LAG-PLA

Playa La Raya Sea Water Temperature

A tropical beach on the Caribbean Sea, warmest around October at about 29.2°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Playa La Raya water temperature

29
84.2°FTropical Warm (> 28°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgCaribbean Sea11.59°N, 72.86°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
31°C
86.9°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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Sunrise
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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
29°C
84.2°F
Waves: 1m
Tropical
ThuOct 1
29.3°C
84.7°F
Waves: 0.9m
Tropical
FriOct 2
29.4°C
84.9°F
Waves: 0.7m
Tropical
SatOct 3
29.3°C
84.7°F
Waves: 0.6m
Tropical
SunOct 4
29°C
84.2°F
Waves: 0.7m
Tropical
MonOct 5
28.7°C
83.7°F
Waves: 0.9m
Tropical
TueOct 6
28.6°C
83.5°F
Waves: 1m
Tropical
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Playa La Raya.
Confidence: High

Playa La Raya Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Playa La Raya occurs inJanuary, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December — peaking at29.2°C (84.6°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)
25
Jan
25
Feb
25
Mar
26
Apr
27
May
28
Jun
27
Jul
28
Aug
Current
29
Sep
29
Oct
28
Nov
27
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January22.1°C24.9°C27°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
February22.1°C24.9°C27.8°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
March21.6°C25.1°C27.3°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
April24.7°C25.9°C27.4°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
May25.5°C27.2°C28.8°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
June26.1°C27.6°C30.1°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
July24.8°C27.2°C29.2°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
August26.9°C27.9°C29.5°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
SeptemberCurrent27.3°C29°C30.2°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
October27.8°C29.2°C30.8°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
November26.2°C28.4°C29.7°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
December24.3°C26.5°C29.2°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)

Swimming FAQs for Playa La Raya

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Playa La Raya today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Playa La Raya this time of year is 29°C (84.2°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 La Raya?

The highest water temperatures in Playa La Raya 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 La Raya in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Playa La Raya average around29°C (84.2°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 27.3°C and a maximum of 30.2°C.

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