Matanzas, Cuba
Gulf of Mexico23.15°N, 81.27°WStation CU-MAT-PLA

Playa de Varadero Sea Water Temperature

A tropical beach on the Gulf of Mexico, warmest around September at about 29.6°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Playa de Varadero water temperature

29.6
85.3°FTropical Warm (> 28°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgGulf of Mexico23.15°N, 81.27°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
31°C
88°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
29.6°C
85.3°F
Waves: 1m
Tropical
ThuOct 1
29.9°C
85.8°F
Waves: 0.9m
Tropical
FriOct 2
30°C
86°F
Waves: 0.7m
Tropical
SatOct 3
29.9°C
85.8°F
Waves: 0.6m
Tropical
SunOct 4
29.6°C
85.3°F
Waves: 0.7m
Tropical
MonOct 5
29.3°C
84.7°F
Waves: 0.9m
Tropical
TueOct 6
29.2°C
84.6°F
Waves: 1m
Tropical
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Playa de Varadero.
Confidence: High

Playa de Varadero Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Playa de Varadero occurs inJanuary, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December — peaking at29.6°C (85.3°F) in September.

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

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Current month Comfortable (20–24°C) Warm (24°C+) Cool (<20°C)
26
Jan
26
Feb
26
Mar
26
Apr
27
May
28
Jun
29
Jul
30
Aug
Current
30
Sep
29
Oct
27
Nov
27
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January24.2°C25.9°C27.2°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
February24°C25.6°C26.7°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
March24.1°C25.7°C27.4°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
April24.6°C26.3°C27.4°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
May26.2°C27.3°C28.4°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
June27.2°C28.4°C29.1°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
July27.8°C29°C30.1°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
August27.9°C29.5°C30.6°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
SeptemberCurrent28.3°C29.6°C30.8°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
October27.5°C28.7°C29.9°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
November25.5°C27.4°C28.5°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
December25°C26.7°C28.4°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)

Swimming FAQs for Playa de Varadero

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Playa de Varadero today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Playa de Varadero this time of year is 29.6°C (85.3°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 de Varadero?

The highest water temperatures in Playa de Varadero 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 de Varadero in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Playa de Varadero average around29.6°C (85.3°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 28.3°C and a maximum of 30.8°C.

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