Rivas, Nicaragua
Gulf of Tribugá11.26°N, 85.88°WStation NI-RIV-PLA

Playa San Juan del Sur Sea Water Temperature

A tropical beach on the Gulf of Tribugá, warmest around September at about 29.1°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Playa San Juan del Sur water temperature

29.1
84.4°FTropical Warm (> 28°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgGulf of Tribugá11.26°N, 85.88°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
31°C
87.1°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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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
29.1°C
84.4°F
Waves: 1m
Tropical
ThuOct 1
29.4°C
84.9°F
Waves: 0.9m
Tropical
FriOct 2
29.5°C
85.1°F
Waves: 0.7m
Tropical
SatOct 3
29.4°C
84.9°F
Waves: 0.6m
Tropical
SunOct 4
29.1°C
84.4°F
Waves: 0.7m
Tropical
MonOct 5
28.8°C
83.8°F
Waves: 0.9m
Tropical
TueOct 6
28.7°C
83.7°F
Waves: 1m
Tropical
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Playa San Juan del Sur.
Confidence: High

Playa San Juan del Sur Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Playa San Juan del Sur occurs inJanuary, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December — peaking at29.1°C (84.4°F) in September.

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

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Current month Comfortable (20–24°C) Warm (24°C+) Cool (<20°C)
26
Jan
25
Feb
26
Mar
27
Apr
29
May
29
Jun
28
Jul
29
Aug
Current
29
Sep
28
Oct
28
Nov
27
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January24.1°C26.1°C28.3°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
February21.7°C25.2°C27.6°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
March22.5°C25.5°C28.1°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
April24.5°C27°C28.6°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
May26.7°C28.8°C29.8°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
June27.6°C28.8°C30°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
July27.1°C28.4°C30°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
August27.6°C28.6°C29.5°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
SeptemberCurrent28.1°C29.1°C30.3°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
October26.8°C28.3°C30°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
November25.8°C27.8°C29.3°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
December25.4°C26.9°C28.5°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)

Swimming FAQs for Playa San Juan del Sur

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Playa San Juan del Sur today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Playa San Juan del Sur this time of year is 29.1°C (84.4°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 San Juan del Sur?

The highest water temperatures in Playa San Juan del Sur 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 San Juan del Sur in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Playa San Juan del Sur average around29.1°C (84.4°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 28.1°C and a maximum of 30.3°C.

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