Galápagos, Ecuador
Coastal Waters0.49°S, 90.34°WStation EC-GAL-CAL

Caleta Tortuga Negra Sea Water Temperature

A subtropical beach on the Coastal Waters, warmest around March at about 26.8°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Caleta Tortuga Negra water temperature

22.5
72.5°FComfortable (20°C – 24°C)

Pleasant and revitalizing. Great for most beachgoers and active recreational swimming.

+0°vs Sep avgCoastal Waters0.49°S, 90.34°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
24°C
75.2°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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Sunset
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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

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Today
WedSep 30
22.5°C
72.5°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
ThuOct 1
22.8°C
73°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
FriOct 2
22.9°C
73.2°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
SatOct 3
22.8°C
73°F
Waves: 0.6m
Comfortable
SunOct 4
22.5°C
72.5°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
MonOct 5
22.2°C
72°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
TueOct 6
22.1°C
71.8°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Caleta Tortuga Negra.
Confidence: High

Caleta Tortuga Negra Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Caleta Tortuga Negra occurs inJanuary, February, March, April, May — peaking at26.8°C (80.2°F) in March.

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
27
Feb
27
Mar
26
Apr
25
May
24
Jun
23
Jul
23
Aug
Current
23
Sep
23
Oct
23
Nov
24
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January22.4°C24.9°C27.5°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
February24.2°C26.6°C28.5°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
March24°C26.8°C28.5°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
April23.5°C26.2°C28.7°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
May21.5°C25.1°C28.5°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
June20.7°C23.7°C27.7°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
July20.5°C23.4°C26.8°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
August20.2°C22.8°C25.3°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
SeptemberCurrent19.1°C22.5°C25.3°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
October19.8°C22.6°C25.2°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
November20.3°C23.1°C26.2°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
December21.2°C23.7°C27.2°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)

Swimming FAQs for Caleta Tortuga Negra

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Caleta Tortuga Negra today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Caleta Tortuga Negra this time of year is 22.5°C (72.5°F) — classified as Comfortable (20°C – 24°C). Pleasant and revitalizing. Great for most beachgoers and active recreational swimming. Live readings load automatically.

What are the warmest months for swimming in Caleta Tortuga Negra?

The highest water temperatures in Caleta Tortuga Negra typically occur duringJanuary, February, March, April, May, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Caleta Tortuga Negra in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Caleta Tortuga Negra average around22.5°C (72.5°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 19.1°C and a maximum of 25.3°C.

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