Ica, Peru
Coastal Waters13.91°S, 76.28°WStation PE-ICA-PLA

Playa Yumaque Sea Water Temperature

A mild beach on the Coastal Waters, warmest around February at about 20°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Playa Yumaque water temperature

15.7
60.3°FVery Cold (< 16°C)

Wetsuit strongly recommended. Sudden entry may cause cold shock. Suitable only for brief, brisk plunges.

+0°vs Sep avgCoastal Waters13.91°S, 76.28°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
17°C
63°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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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
15.7°C
60.3°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
ThuOct 1
16°C
60.8°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
FriOct 2
16.1°C
61°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
SatOct 3
16°C
60.8°F
Waves: 0.6m
Refreshing
SunOct 4
15.7°C
60.3°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
MonOct 5
15.4°C
59.7°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
TueOct 6
15.3°C
59.5°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Playa Yumaque.
Confidence: High

Playa Yumaque Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Playa Yumaque occurs inJanuary, February, March, April — peaking at20°C (68°F) in February.

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

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Current month Comfortable (20–24°C) Warm (24°C+) Cool (<20°C)
20
Jan
20
Feb
20
Mar
19
Apr
18
May
18
Jun
17
Jul
16
Aug
Current
16
Sep
16
Oct
17
Nov
18
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January16.5°C19.7°C22.1°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
February17°C20°C22.7°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
March16.2°C19.9°C23.2°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
April16.1°C18.6°C21.9°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
May16.2°C17.7°C20.1°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
June15.2°C17.5°C21.7°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
July15.1°C16.7°C20.6°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
August14°C16°C19.5°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
SeptemberCurrent14.3°C15.7°C18.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
October14.2°C16°C18.6°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
November15.1°C16.8°C19.2°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
December15.5°C18.1°C20.2°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

Swimming FAQs for Playa Yumaque

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

Typical sea surface temperature in Playa Yumaque this time of year is 15.7°C (60.3°F) — classified as Very Cold (< 16°C). Wetsuit strongly recommended. Sudden entry may cause cold shock. Suitable only for brief, brisk plunges. Live readings load automatically.

What are the warmest months for swimming in Playa Yumaque?

The highest water temperatures in Playa Yumaque typically occur duringJanuary, February, March, April, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

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

Historically in September, water temperatures in Playa Yumaque average around15.7°C (60.3°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 14.3°C and a maximum of 18.4°C.

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