Santa Elena, Ecuador
Gulf of Tribugá2.20°S, 80.98°WStation EC-SAN-CHI

Chipipe Sea Water Temperature

A subtropical beach on the Gulf of Tribugá, warmest around March at about 26.1°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Chipipe water temperature

23
73.4°FComfortable (20°C – 24°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgGulf of Tribugá2.20°S, 80.98°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
25°C
76.1°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
23°C
73.4°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
ThuOct 1
23.3°C
73.9°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
FriOct 2
23.4°C
74.1°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
SatOct 3
23.3°C
73.9°F
Waves: 0.6m
Comfortable
SunOct 4
23°C
73.4°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
MonOct 5
22.7°C
72.9°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
TueOct 6
22.6°C
72.7°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Chipipe.
Confidence: High

Chipipe Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Chipipe occurs inJanuary, February, March, April, May, December — peaking at26.1°C (79°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
26
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
January23.1°C25.2°C26.7°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
February22.8°C26°C27.8°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
March22.9°C26.1°C28.5°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
April22.9°C25.8°C28.6°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
May22°C25.2°C28.4°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
June19.4°C23.9°C26.9°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
July19.5°C23.2°C27.3°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
August19.5°C22.9°C25.2°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
SeptemberCurrent20°C23°C25.2°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
October19.4°C23°C25.1°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
November21.6°C23.4°C26°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
December22.5°C24.4°C25.7°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)

Swimming FAQs for Chipipe

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Chipipe today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Chipipe this time of year is 23°C (73.4°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 Chipipe?

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

What is the typical water temperature in Chipipe in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Chipipe average around23°C (73.4°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 20°C and a maximum of 25.2°C.

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