Valle, Honduras
Gulf of Mexico13.28°N, 87.66°WStation HO-VAL-PLA

Playa Caracol Sea Water Temperature

A tropical beach on the Gulf of Mexico, warmest around August at about 30.4°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Playa Caracol water temperature

30.2
86.4°FTropical Warm (> 28°C)

Very warm bath-like water. Zero chill, exceptional for relaxation and snorkeling.

+0°vs Sep avgGulf of Mexico13.28°N, 87.66°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
32°C
89.1°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
30.2°C
86.4°F
Waves: 1m
Tropical
ThuOct 1
30.5°C
86.9°F
Waves: 0.9m
Tropical
FriOct 2
30.6°C
87.1°F
Waves: 0.7m
Tropical
SatOct 3
30.5°C
86.9°F
Waves: 0.6m
Tropical
SunOct 4
30.2°C
86.4°F
Waves: 0.7m
Tropical
MonOct 5
29.9°C
85.8°F
Waves: 0.9m
Tropical
TueOct 6
29.8°C
85.6°F
Waves: 1m
Tropical
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Playa Caracol.
Confidence: High

Playa Caracol Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Playa Caracol occurs inJanuary, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December — peaking at30.4°C (86.7°F) in August.

Year-Round Water Temperature Curve (°C / °F)

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Current month Comfortable (20–24°C) Warm (24°C+) Cool (<20°C)
28
Jan
28
Feb
28
Mar
29
Apr
30
May
30
Jun
30
Jul
30
Aug
Current
30
Sep
30
Oct
29
Nov
28
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January26°C27.7°C29°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
February26.4°C27.8°C28.6°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
March26.9°C28.4°C29.7°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
April28°C29.3°C30.3°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
May29.2°C30°C31.3°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
June28.3°C30.1°C31.2°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
July28°C29.9°C30.9°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
August28.9°C30.4°C31.6°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
SeptemberCurrent29.1°C30.2°C31.4°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
October27.6°C29.7°C31.2°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
November27.6°C29°C30.4°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
December26.4°C28.2°C30°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)

Swimming FAQs for Playa Caracol

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

Typical sea surface temperature in Playa Caracol this time of year is 30.2°C (86.4°F) — classified as Tropical Warm (> 28°C). Very warm bath-like water. Zero chill, exceptional for relaxation and snorkeling. Live readings load automatically.

What are the warmest months for swimming in Playa Caracol?

The highest water temperatures in Playa Caracol typically occur duringJanuary, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

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

Historically in September, water temperatures in Playa Caracol average around30.2°C (86.4°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 29.1°C and a maximum of 31.4°C.

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