Lima Province, Peru
Coastal Waters12.18°S, 77.03°WStation PE-LIM-PLA

Playa La Herradura Sea Water Temperature

A mild beach on the Coastal Waters, warmest around February at about 21.1°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Playa La Herradura water temperature

16.7
62.1°FCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

Invigorating and crisp. Tolerable for active swimming, but chilly for prolonged casual bathing.

+0°vs Sep avgCoastal Waters12.18°S, 77.03°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
18°C
64.8°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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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

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Today
WedSep 30
16.7°C
62.1°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
ThuOct 1
17°C
62.6°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
FriOct 2
17.1°C
62.8°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
SatOct 3
17°C
62.6°F
Waves: 0.6m
Refreshing
SunOct 4
16.7°C
62.1°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
MonOct 5
16.4°C
61.5°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
TueOct 6
16.3°C
61.3°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Playa La Herradura.
Confidence: High

Playa La Herradura Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Playa La Herradura occurs inJanuary, February, March, April — peaking at21.1°C (70°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)
21
Jan
21
Feb
21
Mar
20
Apr
19
May
18
Jun
18
Jul
17
Aug
Current
17
Sep
17
Oct
18
Nov
19
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January17.9°C20.5°C22.4°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
February17.9°C21.1°C24.4°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
March18.7°C21°C23.5°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
April17.5°C19.5°C23.6°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
May16.8°C18.5°C21.7°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
June15.2°C18.2°C21.4°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
July15.1°C17.7°C20.9°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
August15.2°C16.8°C20.5°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
SeptemberCurrent15.1°C16.7°C19.5°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
October14.9°C16.7°C19.4°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
November15.3°C17.6°C20.2°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
December16.7°C18.7°C21.3°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

Swimming FAQs for Playa La Herradura

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Playa La Herradura today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Playa La Herradura this time of year is 16.7°C (62.1°F) — classified as Cool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C). Invigorating and crisp. Tolerable for active swimming, but chilly for prolonged casual bathing. Live readings load automatically.

What are the warmest months for swimming in Playa La Herradura?

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

What is the typical water temperature in Playa La Herradura in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Playa La Herradura average around16.7°C (62.1°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 15.1°C and a maximum of 19.5°C.

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