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 10.9°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.

51.6

°F

August 29, 16:18

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

51.7°F

Tomorrow:

51.9°F

Sunrise:

07:17

Sunset:

18:26

Day Length:

11 h. 9 min.

Mar del Plata in September

Minimum:

66.5°F

Average:

68.0°F

Maximum:

69.0°F

Sea water temperature in Mar del Plata today

As of now, in Mar del Plata, the water temperature is 51.6°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 1.0°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise 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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 52.9°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 49.4°F on 2024.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 51.9°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
Aug 15	50.5°F	49.7°F	50.5°F
Aug 16	50.2°F	49.2°F	50.4°F
Aug 17	49.9°F	49.4°F	50.5°F
Aug 18	50.1°F	48.5°F	50.5°F
Aug 19	50.4°F	48.8°F	50.6°F
Aug 20	50.6°F	49.3°F	50.6°F
Aug 21	50.6°F	49.3°F	50.5°F
Aug 22	50.8°F	49.5°F	50.5°F
Aug 23	50.8°F	49.6°F	50.6°F
Aug 24	51.0°F	49.1°F	50.5°F
Aug 25	50.9°F	49.3°F	50.5°F
Aug 26	50.9°F	48.7°F	50.5°F
Aug 27	51.2°F	48.7°F	50.7°F
Aug 28	51.7°F	48.8°F	50.7°F
Aug 29	51.6°F	49.4°F	50.6°F
Aug 30	51.9°F	49.6°F	51.0°F
Aug 31	52.0°F	49.8°F	51.1°F
Sep 1	52.0°F	49.7°F	51.0°F
Sep 2	51.7°F	49.4°F	50.8°F
Sep 3	51.7°F	49.3°F	50.7°F
Sep 4	52.0°F	50.3°F	51.0°F
Sep 5	52.0°F	50.3°F	51.1°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, 64.7°F in Spring, 52.3°F in Summer, and 56.1°F in Autumn.