What is the current water temperature in Mar del Plata?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Mar del Plata?

As of now, in Mar del Plata, the water temperature is 12.6°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration.

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Water temperature in Mar del Plata

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Mar del Plata. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.

54.7

°F

October 23, 17:23

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

54.4°F

Tomorrow:

54.5°F

Sunrise:

05:54

Sunset:

19:16

Day Length:

13 h. 22 min.

Mar del Plata in October

Minimum:

65.8°F

Average:

68.0°F

Maximum:

69.4°F

Sea water temperature in Mar del Plata today

As of now, in Mar del Plata, the water temperature is 54.7°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is 2.7°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 60.9°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 55.8°F on 2023.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 55.0°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Mar del Plata

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 9	51.9°F	56.0°F	54.3°F
Oct 10	52.6°F	56.6°F	54.6°F
Oct 11	52.1°F	57.0°F	54.6°F
Oct 12	52.3°F	57.3°F	54.8°F
Oct 13	52.3°F	57.0°F	55.1°F
Oct 14	53.5°F	57.1°F	55.3°F
Oct 15	53.6°F	57.5°F	55.3°F
Oct 16	54.0°F	57.8°F	55.6°F
Oct 17	53.6°F	59.0°F	56.1°F
Oct 18	53.5°F	58.9°F	56.4°F
Oct 19	53.8°F	58.7°F	56.4°F
Oct 20	54.2°F	59.5°F	56.8°F
Oct 21	54.0°F	59.9°F	57.1°F
Oct 22	54.4°F	59.0°F	57.2°F
Oct 23	54.7°F	58.6°F	57.4°F
Oct 24	54.5°F	58.3°F	57.2°F
Oct 25	54.6°F	58.2°F	57.3°F
Oct 26	54.8°F	59.3°F	57.5°F
Oct 27	55.0°F	58.7°F	57.7°F
Oct 28	55.2°F	58.5°F	57.9°F
Oct 29	55.3°F	58.2°F	58.0°F
Oct 30	55.7°F	58.4°F	58.4°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Mar del Plata by month

In an average year, Mar del Plata offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Mar del Plata was recorded on March 1, 2017, reaching a 75.1°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on August 18, 2024, dipping to 48.5°F. The average readings by season are 67.9°F in Winter, 64.6°F in Spring, 52.2°F in Summer, and 56.2°F in Autumn.