What is the current water temperature in Punta Cana?

As of now, in Punta Cana, the water temperature is 26.65°C. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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Water temperature in Punta Cana

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Punta Cana. 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.

80.0

°F

April 1, 02:44

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

79.9°F

Tomorrow:

80.0°F

Sunrise:

06:28

Sunset:

18:47

Day Length:

12 h. 19 min.

Punta Cana in April

Minimum:

80.0°F

Average:

80.8°F

Maximum:

81.5°F

Sea water temperature in Punta Cana today

As of now, in Punta Cana, the water temperature is 80.0°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.3°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 stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's reading indicates a minor change compared to the average water temperature of the last two weeks, but the overall trend remains steady. It also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 80.5°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 78.9°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the maximum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 80.1°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Punta Cana

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Mar 18	80.0°F	81.1°F	79.6°F
Mar 19	80.0°F	80.7°F	79.6°F
Mar 20	79.9°F	80.8°F	79.6°F
Mar 21	79.7°F	80.4°F	79.6°F
Mar 22	79.7°F	80.4°F	79.6°F
Mar 23	79.6°F	80.6°F	79.7°F
Mar 24	79.8°F	81.0°F	79.7°F
Mar 25	80.0°F	80.9°F	79.8°F
Mar 26	80.0°F	81.0°F	79.8°F
Mar 27	80.0°F	80.6°F	79.8°F
Mar 28	80.0°F	80.5°F	79.8°F
Mar 29	80.1°F	80.5°F	79.8°F
Mar 30	80.0°F	80.7°F	79.8°F
Mar 31	79.9°F	80.5°F	79.7°F
Apr 1	80.0°F	80.5°F	79.7°F
Apr 2	80.0°F	80.4°F	79.8°F
Apr 3	80.1°F	80.3°F	79.8°F
Apr 4	80.1°F	80.0°F	79.8°F
Apr 5	80.1°F	80.0°F	79.9°F
Apr 6	80.2°F	80.2°F	79.9°F
Apr 7	80.2°F	80.2°F	80.0°F
Apr 8	80.3°F	80.4°F	80.0°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 Punta Cana by month

In Punta Cana, the water temperature is comfortable for swimming all year round.

The warmest water in Punta Cana was recorded on October 4, 2024, reaching a 86.4°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 9, 2018, dipping to 78.4°F. The average readings by season are 80.7°F in Winter, 80.3°F in Spring, 83.1°F in Summer, and 84.2°F in Autumn.