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Warmest sea temperature in South America in October

Where the sea is warmest across South America during October, ranked by long-term monthly average water temperature. Praia do Forte (Bahia, Brazil) tops the list at around 29°C. Open any spot for today's live water temperature and a 7-day swim forecast.

  1. 1
    Praia do Forte
    Bahia · Brazil · Atlantic Ocean
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    29°C
    October average
  2. 2
    Porto de Galinhas
    Pernambuco · Brazil · Atlantic Ocean
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    29°C
    October average
  3. 3
    Praia de Boa Viagem
    Pernambuco · Brazil · Atlantic Ocean
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    29°C
    October average
  4. 4
    Praia do Futuro
    Ceará · Brazil · Atlantic Ocean
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    29°C
    October average
  5. 5
    Jericoacoara
    Ceará · Brazil · Atlantic Ocean
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    29°C
    October average
  6. 6
    Canoa Quebrada
    Ceará · Brazil · Atlantic Ocean
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    29°C
    October average
  7. 7
    Morro de São Paulo
    Bahia · Brazil · Atlantic Ocean
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    29°C
    October average
  8. 8
    Praia dos Carneiros
    Pernambuco · Brazil · Atlantic Ocean
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    29°C
    October average
  9. 9
    Maragogi
    Alagoas · Brazil · Atlantic Ocean
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    29°C
    October average
  10. 10
    Praia do Gunga
    Alagoas · Brazil · Atlantic Ocean
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    29°C
    October average
  11. 11
    Praia de Pajuçara
    Alagoas · Brazil · Atlantic Ocean
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    29°C
    October average
  12. 12
    Praia de Pipa
    Rio Grande do Norte · Brazil · Atlantic Ocean
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    29°C
    October average
  13. 13
    Ponta Negra
    Rio Grande do Norte · Brazil · Atlantic Ocean
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    29°C
    October average
  14. 14
    Genipabu
    Rio Grande do Norte · Brazil · Atlantic Ocean
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    29°C
    October average
  15. 15
    Fernando de Noronha Baia do Sancho
    Pernambuco · Brazil · Atlantic Ocean
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    29°C
    October average
  16. 16
    Praia de Maracajaú
    Rio Grande do Norte · Brazil · Atlantic Ocean
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    29°C
    October average
  17. 17
    Playa Blanca Cartagena
    Bolívar · Colombia · Caribbean Sea
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    28°C
    October average
  18. 18
    Santa Marta El Rodadero
    Magdalena · Colombia · Caribbean Sea
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    28°C
    October average
  19. 19
    Palomino
    La Guajira · Colombia · Caribbean Sea
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    28°C
    October average
  20. 20
    San Andrés Spratt Bight
    San Andrés · Colombia · Caribbean Sea
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    28°C
    October average
  21. 21
    Providencia Manzanillo
    San Andrés · Colombia · Caribbean Sea
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    28°C
    October average
  22. 22
    Playa Medina
    Sucre · Venezuela · Caribbean Sea
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    28°C
    October average
  23. 23
    Playa El Agua
    Nueva Esparta · Venezuela · Caribbean Sea
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    28°C
    October average
  24. 24
    Cayo Sombrero
    Falcón · Venezuela · Caribbean Sea
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    28°C
    October average
  25. 25
    Copacabana
    Rio de Janeiro · Brazil · Atlantic Ocean
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    26°C
    October average

Warmest sea in October elsewhere

South America in October — frequently asked questions

Where is the sea warmest in South America in October?
Praia do Forte in Brazil has the warmest sea in South America in October, averaging about 29.0 °C. Porto de Galinhas (29.0 °C) and Praia de Boa Viagem follow close behind.
How many beaches in South America are warm enough to swim in October?
25 of the top 25 ranked beaches in South America average 22 °C or more in October, which most swimmers find comfortable without a wetsuit.
How are these October sea temperatures calculated?
Each figure is a long-term monthly average sea surface temperature for that location, so it reflects a typical October rather than today's reading. Open a beach page for the live water temperature and 7-day forecast.

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