Galápagos, Ecuador
Coastal Waters0.96°S, 90.96°WStation EC-GAL-PLA

Playa Isabela Sea Water Temperature

A subtropical beach on the Coastal Waters, warmest around March at about 26.5°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Playa Isabela water temperature

21.6
70.9°FComfortable (20°C – 24°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgCoastal Waters0.96°S, 90.96°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
23°C
73.6°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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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
21.6°C
70.9°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
ThuOct 1
21.9°C
71.4°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
FriOct 2
22°C
71.6°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
SatOct 3
21.9°C
71.4°F
Waves: 0.6m
Comfortable
SunOct 4
21.6°C
70.9°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
MonOct 5
21.3°C
70.3°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
TueOct 6
21.2°C
70.2°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Playa Isabela.
Confidence: High

Playa Isabela Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Playa Isabela occurs inJanuary, February, March, April, May — peaking at26.5°C (79.7°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
26
Feb
27
Mar
26
Apr
25
May
24
Jun
23
Jul
22
Aug
Current
22
Sep
22
Oct
22
Nov
23
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January22.2°C24.6°C27.2°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
February24.5°C26.1°C28.1°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
March23.1°C26.5°C28.6°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
April23.4°C26.3°C28.5°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
May21.6°C25°C28°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
June20.6°C23.5°C26.9°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
July20.2°C22.7°C26.3°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
August19.9°C22°C25.2°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
SeptemberCurrent19°C21.6°C24.8°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
October17.6°C21.7°C24.6°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
November20°C22.4°C25.5°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
December20.3°C23.1°C26.5°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)

Swimming FAQs for Playa Isabela

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

Typical sea surface temperature in Playa Isabela this time of year is 21.6°C (70.9°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 Playa Isabela?

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

What is the typical water temperature in Playa Isabela in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Playa Isabela average around21.6°C (70.9°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 19°C and a maximum of 24.8°C.

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