Barre del Chuy Water Temperature and Wetsuit Guide

A hot sunny day, feeling like 30 °C / 86 °F even after we account for wind, and warm water temperature (23 °C / 74 °F) too at Barre del Chuy. Surfers may need a thin summer wetsuit or at least a rash vest to block the UV. Otherwise, warm enough for just board shorts.

Map of current Uruguay Surface Water Temperatures based on measurements from oceanographic satellites

Map of current Uruguay Sea Water Temperature Anomalies (compared with long term averages at this time of year)

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Below is a graph of Historical Sea Surface Temperature for Barre del Chuy. This has been derived from analysis of two decades of oceanographic satellite measurements of nearby open water. We have calculated the average water temperature variation around the year as well as the extremes that have been observed on each date.

All of the graphs for the surf breaks presented on Surf-Forecast.com are on the same scale to enable comparison between locations around the world.

Barre del Chuy water temperatures peak in the range 21 to 24°C (70 to 75°F) on around the 29th of January and are at their lowest on about the 5th of August, in the range 9 to 14°C (48 to 57°F). Barre del Chuy water temperatures are always warm reach their highest in late January. You'll need a 2mm neoprene top or a shorty at dawn/dusk or if it's windy. The lowest water temperatures at Barre del Chuy at the beginning of August are ideally suited to a 4/3mm wetsuit + 3mm boots, although a 5/3mm wetsuit may be preferable for longer sessions and cold windy days.

Actual sea surface water temperatures close to shore at Barre del Chuy can vary by several degrees compared with these open water averages. This is especially true after heavy rain, close to river mouths or after long periods of strong offshore winds. Offshore winds cause colder deep water to replace surface water that has been warmed by the sun. Air temperature, wind-chill and sunshine should also be considered before deciding on the kind of wetsuit needed to stay warm when surfing at Barre del Chuy. Refer to our detailed weather forecasts for this information.

Latest surface water temperature for the entire globe. Click the image to view a larger version.