Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Caribbean Sea19.77°N, 70.42°WStation DO-PUE-PLA

Playa Cabarete Sea Water Temperature

A tropical beach on the Caribbean Sea, warmest around September at about 29°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Playa Cabarete 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 Sea19.77°N, 70.42°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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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
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 Cabarete.
Confidence: High

Playa Cabarete Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Playa Cabarete occurs inJanuary, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December — peaking at29°C (84.2°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)
27
Jan
26
Feb
26
Mar
27
Apr
27
May
28
Jun
28
Jul
29
Aug
Current
29
Sep
29
Oct
29
Nov
27
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January25.2°C26.5°C27.4°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
February25.1°C26.1°C26.8°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
March24.7°C26.1°C26.7°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
April25.7°C26.5°C27.3°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
May26.1°C27.1°C28°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
June26.8°C27.8°C28.9°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
July26.3°C28°C28.9°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
August27.7°C28.5°C29.7°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
SeptemberCurrent28.3°C29°C29.6°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
October28°C29°C30.3°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
November27.5°C28.5°C29.3°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
December26.4°C27.4°C28.4°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)

Swimming FAQs for Playa Cabarete

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

Typical sea surface temperature in Playa Cabarete 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 Cabarete?

The highest water temperatures in Playa Cabarete 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 Cabarete in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Playa Cabarete average around29°C (84.2°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 28.3°C and a maximum of 29.6°C.

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