August is a popular month to ask about Playa Grande Mar del Plata because conditions can shift week to week along this coast. Expect the water near 12.0°C, with daily variation from wind, tides and recent storms. We refresh the live value from Open-Meteo Marine every hour, so the headline above always reflects the current state of the Atlantic Ocean.
Playa Grande Mar del Plata sea temperature in August — averages 12.0°C
The sea at Playa Grande Mar del Plata in Argentina averages 12.0°C during August, based on long-run climatology for the Atlantic Ocean. Use the live reading below for today's actual water and the monthly grid to compare with the rest of the year.
Average sea · August
12.0°C
cool · Fair
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August
Recommended wetsuit
5/4mm fullsuit + boots & gloves
At 12.0°C you need a 5/4mm fullsuit with boots, gloves and ideally a hood.
Monthly comparison
Cool — short dips or a shorty wetsuit · Playa Grande Mar del Plata
Can you swim at Playa Grande Mar del Plata in August? — 12.0°C water12.0°CCan you swim at Playa Grande Mar del Plata in September? — 13.0°C water13.0°CCan you swim at Playa Grande Mar del Plata in October? — 15.0°C water15.0°CCan you swim at Playa Grande Mar del Plata in November? — 18.0°C water18.0°CCan you swim at Playa Grande Mar del Plata in December? — 21.0°C water21.0°CCan you swim at Playa Grande Mar del Plata in January? — 24.0°C water24.0°C
Frequently asked questions
What is the average sea temperature at Playa Grande Mar del Plata in August?
Playa Grande Mar del Plata averages 12.0°C in August, based on long-run climatology for the Atlantic Ocean.
Is the sea warm enough to swim at Playa Grande Mar del Plata in August?
Not without thermal protection — a wetsuit is recommended at 12.0°C.
Do I need a wetsuit at Playa Grande Mar del Plata in August?
A 3/2 mm wetsuit makes longer swims comfortable.