Santa Elena, Ecuador
Gulf of Tribugá2.15°S, 80.80°WStation EC-SAN-PLA

Playa de Punta Blanca 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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Playa de Punta Blanca 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 Tribugá2.15°S, 80.80°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
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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
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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

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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 Playa de Punta Blanca.
Confidence: High

Playa de Punta Blanca Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Playa de Punta Blanca 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 Playa de Punta Blanca

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Playa de Punta Blanca today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Playa de Punta Blanca 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 Playa de Punta Blanca?

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

What is the typical water temperature in Playa de Punta Blanca in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Playa de Punta Blanca 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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