Sonora, Mexico
Gulf of California27.98°N, 111.15°WStation ME-SON-PUN

Punta Parda Sea Water Temperature

A subtropical beach on the Gulf of California, warmest around August at about 30.2°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

Live readings · auto-updating
Water Temperature NowBuoy & Sentinel-3 SST

Punta Parda water temperature

30.1
86.2°FTropical Warm (> 28°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgGulf of California27.98°N, 111.15°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
32°C
88.9°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
—
Daily maximum
Sunrise
—
First morning light
Sunset
—
Golden hour close

7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
30.1°C
86.2°F
Waves: 1m
Tropical
ThuOct 1
30.4°C
86.7°F
Waves: 0.9m
Tropical
FriOct 2
30.5°C
86.9°F
Waves: 0.7m
Tropical
SatOct 3
30.4°C
86.7°F
Waves: 0.6m
Tropical
SunOct 4
30.1°C
86.2°F
Waves: 0.7m
Tropical
MonOct 5
29.8°C
85.6°F
Waves: 0.9m
Tropical
TueOct 6
29.7°C
85.5°F
Waves: 1m
Tropical
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Punta Parda.
Confidence: High

Punta Parda Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Punta Parda occurs inJune, July, August, September, October — peaking at30.2°C (86.4°F) in August.

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

Hover a bar for details
Current month Comfortable (20–24°C) Warm (24°C+) Cool (<20°C)
18
Jan
18
Feb
19
Mar
20
Apr
24
May
27
Jun
29
Jul
30
Aug
Current
30
Sep
28
Oct
24
Nov
20
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January16.1°C18.2°C20.5°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
February16.2°C18.3°C20.5°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
March16.4°C18.9°C20.9°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
April18.2°C20.4°C22.3°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
May20.9°C23.6°C24.9°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
June23.9°C27.1°C29.5°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
July27.1°C29.2°C32.8°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
August27.5°C30.2°C32.3°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
SeptemberCurrent28.2°C30.1°C32.6°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
October23.8°C27.9°C31.2°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
November18.6°C23.5°C27.3°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
December16.8°C20°C25°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)

Swimming FAQs for Punta Parda

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Punta Parda today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Punta Parda this time of year is 30.1°C (86.2°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 Punta Parda?

The highest water temperatures in Punta Parda typically occur duringJune, July, August, September, October, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Punta Parda in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Punta Parda average around30.1°C (86.2°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 28.2°C and a maximum of 32.6°C.

Other Beaches in Mexico

Explore all Mexico stations

Punta Parda Coastal Zone Map

Live OpenStreetMap