Nayarit, Mexico
Gulf of California21.14°N, 105.23°WStation ME-NAY-PLA

Playa Las Cuevas Sea Water Temperature

A tropical beach on the Gulf of California, warmest around August at about 30.5°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Playa Las Cuevas water temperature

30.3
86.5°FTropical Warm (> 28°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgGulf of California21.14°N, 105.23°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
32°C
89.2°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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Sunset
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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
30.3°C
86.5°F
Waves: 1m
Tropical
ThuOct 1
30.6°C
87.1°F
Waves: 0.9m
Tropical
FriOct 2
30.7°C
87.3°F
Waves: 0.7m
Tropical
SatOct 3
30.6°C
87.1°F
Waves: 0.6m
Tropical
SunOct 4
30.3°C
86.5°F
Waves: 0.7m
Tropical
MonOct 5
30°C
86°F
Waves: 0.9m
Tropical
TueOct 6
29.9°C
85.8°F
Waves: 1m
Tropical
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Playa Las Cuevas.
Confidence: High

Playa Las Cuevas Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Playa Las Cuevas occurs inJanuary, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December — peaking at30.5°C (86.9°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)
25
Jan
25
Feb
25
Mar
25
Apr
27
May
29
Jun
30
Jul
31
Aug
Current
30
Sep
30
Oct
28
Nov
26
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January22°C24.9°C26.8°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
February22°C24.6°C26.3°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
March21.8°C24.5°C26.5°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
April23.6°C25.3°C27.1°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
May25.5°C27°C28.9°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
June26.6°C28.7°C30.5°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
July28°C29.9°C31.5°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
August28.8°C30.5°C31.5°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
SeptemberCurrent29.1°C30.3°C31.4°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
October28.6°C30°C31°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
November24.9°C28.4°C30.5°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
December22.6°C26.2°C28.3°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)

Swimming FAQs for Playa Las Cuevas

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Playa Las Cuevas today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Playa Las Cuevas this time of year is 30.3°C (86.5°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 Las Cuevas?

The highest water temperatures in Playa Las Cuevas 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 Las Cuevas in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Playa Las Cuevas average around30.3°C (86.5°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 29.1°C and a maximum of 31.4°C.

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