What is the current water temperature in Tumbes?

As of now, in Tumbes, the water temperature is 25.46°C. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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Water temperature in Tumbes

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Tumbes. 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.

77.8

°F

May 24, 11:37

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

78.4°F

Tomorrow:

77.8°F

Sunrise:

06:20

Sunset:

18:17

Day Length:

11 h. 57 min.

Tumbes in May

Minimum:

76.6°F

Average:

78.1°F

Maximum:

80.2°F

Sea water temperature in Tumbes today

As of now, in Tumbes, the water temperature is 77.8°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 2.0°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

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 81.5°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 78.0°F on 2025.

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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 77.3°F, the minimum temperature may reach 76.9°F, and the maximum might stay at 77.8°F.

Daily water temperature in Tumbes

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 10	80.5°F	78.8°F	79.9°F
May 11	80.3°F	78.7°F	79.8°F
May 12	81.7°F	79.1°F	80.2°F
May 13	83.0°F	80.3°F	80.3°F
May 14	82.4°F	80.4°F	80.3°F
May 15	82.0°F	80.6°F	80.4°F
May 16	79.8°F	80.6°F	80.1°F
May 17	79.7°F	81.0°F	80.1°F
May 18	81.6°F	80.7°F	80.2°F
May 19	81.2°F	80.4°F	79.9°F
May 20	80.5°F	80.3°F	80.3°F
May 21	81.4°F	80.1°F	80.5°F
May 22	80.5°F	79.6°F	80.1°F
May 23	78.4°F	79.7°F	79.8°F
May 24	77.8°F	78.0°F	79.8°F
May 25	77.8°F	78.1°F	79.8°F
May 26	77.6°F	78.2°F	79.6°F
May 27	77.4°F	78.2°F	79.4°F
May 28	77.1°F	80.2°F	79.1°F
May 29	76.9°F	79.5°F	78.9°F
May 30	77.2°F	79.4°F	79.3°F
May 31	77.0°F	79.3°F	79.0°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 Tumbes by month

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

The warmest water in Tumbes was recorded on March 21, 2017, reaching a 85.2°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on November 26, 2022, dipping to 70.6°F. The average readings by season are 78.6°F in Winter, 80.6°F in Spring, 76.2°F in Summer, and 75.3°F in Autumn.