Manabi, Ecuador
Gulf of Tribugá1.49°S, 80.80°WStation EC-MAN-PLA

Playa Los Frailes Sea Water Temperature

A subtropical beach on the Gulf of Tribugá, warmest around February at about 26.2°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Playa Los Frailes water temperature

23.8
74.8°FComfortable (20°C – 24°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgGulf of Tribugá1.49°S, 80.80°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
25°C
77.5°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
23.8°C
74.8°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
ThuOct 1
24.1°C
75.4°F
Waves: 0.9m
Warm
FriOct 2
24.2°C
75.6°F
Waves: 0.7m
Warm
SatOct 3
24.1°C
75.4°F
Waves: 0.6m
Warm
SunOct 4
23.8°C
74.8°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
MonOct 5
23.5°C
74.3°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
TueOct 6
23.4°C
74.1°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Playa Los Frailes.
Confidence: High

Playa Los Frailes Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Playa Los Frailes occurs inJanuary, February, March, April, May, June, December — peaking at26.2°C (79.2°F) in February.

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
26
May
25
Jun
24
Jul
24
Aug
Current
24
Sep
24
Oct
24
Nov
25
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January23.9°C25.5°C26.6°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
February24.4°C26.2°C27.9°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
March23.4°C26.1°C29°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
April22.5°C25.7°C28.7°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
May22.8°C25.6°C28.3°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
June21.8°C24.7°C27.4°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
July20.1°C23.7°C27.7°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
August21°C23.7°C26°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
SeptemberCurrent20.8°C23.8°C25.6°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
October21.4°C23.8°C25.2°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
November22.6°C23.8°C26.4°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
December22.6°C24.6°C26.1°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)

Swimming FAQs for Playa Los Frailes

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Playa Los Frailes today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Playa Los Frailes this time of year is 23.8°C (74.8°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 Los Frailes?

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

What is the typical water temperature in Playa Los Frailes in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Playa Los Frailes average around23.8°C (74.8°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 20.8°C and a maximum of 25.6°C.

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