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 9.8°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.

49.6

°F

July 26, 23:45

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

49.6°F

Tomorrow:

49.6°F

Sunrise:

07:55

Sunset:

17:58

Day Length:

10 h. 3 min.

Mar del Plata in August

Minimum:

66.7°F

Average:

67.8°F

Maximum:

69.2°F

Sea water temperature in Mar del Plata today

As of now, in Mar del Plata, the water temperature is 49.6°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 1.3°F lower 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 stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 52.8°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 49.2°F on 2022.

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 49.4°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
Jul 12	48.7°F	52.9°F	51.5°F
Jul 13	49.4°F	52.5°F	51.6°F
Jul 14	48.9°F	52.3°F	51.4°F
Jul 15	48.8°F	52.3°F	51.4°F
Jul 16	48.8°F	52.1°F	51.2°F
Jul 17	49.0°F	51.8°F	51.2°F
Jul 18	49.5°F	51.7°F	51.2°F
Jul 19	49.2°F	51.2°F	51.0°F
Jul 20	48.9°F	50.8°F	50.9°F
Jul 21	49.5°F	50.6°F	50.9°F
Jul 22	49.6°F	51.3°F	51.2°F
Jul 23	49.5°F	51.3°F	51.1°F
Jul 24	49.9°F	50.6°F	51.0°F
Jul 25	49.6°F	50.8°F	50.9°F
Jul 26	49.6°F	50.6°F	50.9°F
Jul 27	49.6°F	50.4°F	50.9°F
Jul 28	49.5°F	50.3°F	50.8°F
Jul 29	49.5°F	50.6°F	50.7°F
Jul 30	49.4°F	50.2°F	50.7°F
Jul 31	49.4°F	50.6°F	50.7°F
Aug 1	49.2°F	50.2°F	50.5°F
Aug 2	49.4°F	51.2°F	50.7°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 July 12, 2024, dipping to 48.7°F. The average readings by season are 68.0°F in Winter, 64.6°F in Spring, 52.5°F in Summer, and 56.0°F in Autumn.