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This data the coastal Piriapolis sea water temperature today, tomorrow and the upcoming days. Besides, you can also get information about the weather and surf forecast, as well as the data on sunrise / sunset and moonrise / moonset at a given point on any given day.

Current sea temperature in Piriapolis

Water temperature in Piriapolis today is 12.8°C. Based on our historical data over a period of ten years, the warmest water in this day in Piriapolis was recorded in 2017 and was 15.2°C, and the coldest was recorded in 2011 at 11.2°C. Sea water temperature in Piriapolis is expected to rise to 13.2°C in the next 10 days. September average water temperature in Piriapolis is 13.3°C, the minimum temperature is 10.3°C, and the maximum is 17.4°C.

The swimming season in Piriapolis lasts from December to April. During those months, Piriapolis water temperature does not drop below 20°C and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The average water temperature in Piriapolis in winter reaches 12.2°C, in spring 15.7°C, in summer the average temperature rises to 22.1°C, and in autumn it is 19.7°C.

Piriapolis water temperature now


5 September 2025
today temp
12.8°C
4 September 2025
yesterday temp
12.8°C


The sea salinity in Piriapolis is 16.04‰, and the average salinity of the World Ocean is 35‰.

Surf Forecast in Piriapolis for today

Another important indicators for a comfortable holiday on the beach are the presence and height of the waves, as well as the speed and direction of the wind. Please find below data on the swell size for Piriapolis. We calculate the swell size based on the mean wave height (trough to crest) of each third highest wave. For more information on surf forecasts for the next ten days, please visit sea state forecast Piriapolis. Data in table shown for 5 September 2025, time in GMT 0 format (you can change the time zone on the sea state forecast page)

0-3 h3-6 h6-9 h9-12 h
3' 4"3' 1"3' 0"3' 0"
1.01 m0.95 m0.91 m0.91 m
12-15 h15-18 h18-21 h21-24 h
3' 4"3' 5"3' 3"2' 11"
1.02 m1.03 m0.99 m0.9 m

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Current temperature and weather

Data in a table show Piriapolis temperature today (5 September 2025). For more information and forecast for a few days, go to the weather forecast Piriapolis.

0-3 h3-6 h6-9 h9-12 h
7.8°C7.9°C7.8°C9°C
12-15 h15-18 h18-21 h21-24 h
9.5°C9.3°C8.1°C6.9°C

You may also be interested in other sections of our site for Piriapolis: Sunrise and Sunset, Tides

Piriapolis water temperature by month

These figures shows the average, minimum and maximum monthly sea temperature in Piriapolis. In addition to the table values, the graph below displays of changes average surface temperature during the year. Values are calculated based on the data over the past 10 years. Using them, you can check the water temperature in Piriapolis on any day of this period that interests you. Click on the month link and you will see a table for each day, or alternatively you can view the temperature curve of the month and select 2 different years you want to compare, either in a table or as a curve

MonthAvrMinMax
January22.3°C17.9°C25.4°Cwarm
Sea water temperature in Piriapolis in January
February23.1°C19.7°C26.8°Cwarm
Sea water temperature in Piriapolis in February
March22.3°C19.9°C26.6°Cwarm
Sea water temperature in Piriapolis in March
April20°C16.1°C23.1°Cwarm
Sea water temperature in Piriapolis in April
May16.7°C12.2°C20.6°Ccold
Sea water temperature in Piriapolis in May
June13.3°C9.8°C17.4°Ccold
Sea water temperature in Piriapolis in June
July11.5°C8.3°C15.5°Ccold
Sea water temperature in Piriapolis in July
August11.9°C8.1°C15.1°Ccold
Sea water temperature in Piriapolis in August
September13.3°C10.3°C17.4°Ccold
Sea water temperature in Piriapolis in September
October15.5°C12.3°C20°Ccold
Sea water temperature in Piriapolis in October
November18.4°C14.3°C22.4°Ccold
Sea water temperature in Piriapolis in November
December20.8°C16.9°C24.6°Cwarm
Sea water temperature in Piriapolis in December

Chart monthly average water temperature in Piriapolis

Water temperature in Piriapolis

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Nearby beaches and cities

The nearest beaches and cities from Piriapolis with the water temperature today, as well as the air temperature and the state of the weather during the day and the average wave height for today

WaterWeatherWave
Punta Colorada12.8°C9°C0.99 m
Playa Hermosa12.9°C9°C0.84 m
Playa Verde12.8°C9°C0.84 m
Sauce de Portezuelo12.7°C9°C1.01 m
Cuchilla Alta12.8°C10°C0.8 m
Maldonado12.5°C9°C0.92 m
Punta Ballena12.5°C9°C0.92 m
Playa Mansa12.5°C9°C0.91 m
Punta del Este12.4°C9°C0.91 m
Costa Azul12.8°C10°C0.71 m

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