What is the current water temperature in Machala?

As of now, in Machala, the water temperature is 27.0°C. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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Water temperature in Machala

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Machala. 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.

80.6

°F

April 24, 22:58

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

80.9°F

Tomorrow:

80.4°F

Sunrise:

06:18

Sunset:

18:18

Day Length:

12 h. 0 min.

Machala in May

Minimum:

77.5°F

Average:

78.8°F

Maximum:

82.0°F

Sea water temperature in Machala today

As of now, in Machala, the water temperature is 80.6°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is about the same as 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 fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling 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 81.8°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 78.6°F on 2015.

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 80.6°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Machala

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 10	82.2°F	80.2°F	80.0°F
Apr 11	81.9°F	80.6°F	80.3°F
Apr 12	81.9°F	84.4°F	80.9°F
Apr 13	81.5°F	82.4°F	80.9°F
Apr 14	82.1°F	81.9°F	80.8°F
Apr 15	81.9°F	81.5°F	80.9°F
Apr 16	82.1°F	81.0°F	80.9°F
Apr 17	82.6°F	80.6°F	81.1°F
Apr 18	81.9°F	81.6°F	80.9°F
Apr 19	81.6°F	81.4°F	80.9°F
Apr 20	81.8°F	82.1°F	81.3°F
Apr 21	81.4°F	81.3°F	80.9°F
Apr 22	81.0°F	81.1°F	80.3°F
Apr 23	80.9°F	81.1°F	80.6°F
Apr 24	80.6°F	81.8°F	80.4°F
Apr 25	80.4°F	81.5°F	80.2°F
Apr 26	80.4°F	81.1°F	80.2°F
Apr 27	80.8°F	82.0°F	80.7°F
Apr 28	81.0°F	82.4°F	80.8°F
Apr 29	80.7°F	82.0°F	80.5°F
Apr 30	80.7°F	81.7°F	80.5°F
May 1	80.4°F	81.7°F	80.3°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 Machala by month

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

The warmest water in Machala was recorded on March 21, 2017, reaching a 85.0°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on September 21, 2022, dipping to 69.6°F. The average readings by season are 79.1°F in Winter, 80.7°F in Spring, 76.4°F in Summer, and 75.2°F in Autumn.