Rocha, Uruguay
Río de la Plata34.06°S, 53.55°WStation UR-ROC-PLA

Playa de La Viuda Sea Water Temperature

A mild beach on the Río de la Plata, warmest around February at about 23.1°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Playa de La Viuda water temperature

13.3
55.9°FVery Cold (< 16°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgRío de la Plata34.06°S, 53.55°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
15°C
58.6°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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Sunset
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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
13.3°C
55.9°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
ThuOct 1
13.6°C
56.5°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
FriOct 2
13.7°C
56.7°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
SatOct 3
13.6°C
56.5°F
Waves: 0.6m
Very Cold
SunOct 4
13.3°C
55.9°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
MonOct 5
13°C
55.4°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
TueOct 6
12.9°C
55.2°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Playa de La Viuda.
Confidence: High

Playa de La Viuda Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Playa de La Viuda occurs inJanuary, February, March — peaking at23.1°C (73.6°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)
23
Jan
23
Feb
23
Mar
21
Apr
18
May
15
Jun
12
Jul
12
Aug
Current
13
Sep
16
Oct
18
Nov
21
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January20.4°C22.6°C26.6°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
February19.7°C23.1°C24.8°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
March20.2°C22.5°C26.3°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
April18.2°C20.7°C23°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
May15.7°C17.8°C20.3°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
June12.1°C14.7°C17.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July8.6°C12.4°C14.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August10.3°C12.3°C14.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
SeptemberCurrent11.3°C13.3°C16.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
October13.6°C15.7°C18.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November14.6°C18.4°C21.4°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
December18°C20.5°C22.3°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)

Swimming FAQs for Playa de La Viuda

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

Typical sea surface temperature in Playa de La Viuda this time of year is 13.3°C (55.9°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 de La Viuda?

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

What is the typical water temperature in Playa de La Viuda in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Playa de La Viuda average around13.3°C (55.9°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 11.3°C and a maximum of 16.1°C.

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