Water temperature in Port Montt
Sea surface temperature · updated today, Thursday, October 29, at 5:46 am (GMT-3)- Today
- 60.3–62.6 °F
- Air today
- 51 / 68 °F
- Wed 4
- 60.9 °F
- Wetsuit
- 4/3 mm
Today the water in Port Montt is 60.3 °F and ranges 60.3–62.6 °F through the day, with the air between 51 °F and 68 °F. It stays steady over the next few days.
Measured by satellite
This is the temperature satellites measured 2 days ago in the water just below the surface, at the nearest point of sea to Port Montt (0.8 mi away), from NASA's MUR analysis, which sees the water in 1 km detail. It isn't a forecast: the big figure above is what a model gives for right now. On sunny afternoons the top of the water can be a little warmer.
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
The water over the next few days
- Today
- Fri 30
- Sat 31
- Sun 1
- Mon 2
- Tue 3
- Wed 4
- Thu 5
- Fri 6
- Sat 7
Water over the last 60 days
Over these days it has risen 10.6 °F (from August 30).
Daily average and its range (low and high). The dotted line is the forecast.
Water temperature by month vs. normal
- 60.4° 60°JanJ
- 60.0° 60°FebF
- 58.0° 58°MarM
- 54.7° 55°AprA
- 52.6° 53°MayM
- 51.4° 51°JunJ
- 50.8° 51°JulJ
- 50.6° 51°AugA
- 51.3° 51°SepS
- 53.2° 53°OctO
- 55.6° 56°NovN
- 58.6° 59°DecD
- Monthly normal
- Best time
In Port Montt the water is cold all year: it is warmest in January (60.4 °F on average). For a long swim, wear a wetsuit.
The water is warmest in January (60.4 °F on average) and coldest in August (50.6 °F).
Monthly averages for 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST, from satellites and buoys; nearest data point 13 mi away). Right by the shore, the water can be a little colder or warmer. Sources and licenses
Water and air, day by day
| Day | Water | Air | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 60.3–62.6 °F | 51 / 68 °F | 0.5 ft |
| Fri 30 | 60.6–62.1 °F | 53 / 61 °F | 0.8 ft |
| Sat 31 | 60.4–61.7 °F | 49 / 62 °F | 0.3 ft |
| Sun 1 | 60.4–61.2 °F | 48 / 60 °F | 1.4 ft |
| Mon 2 | 59.5–61.0 °F | 45 / 58 °F | 0.3 ft |
| Tue 3 | 58.8–61.2 °F | 48 / 56 °F | 0.5 ft |
| Wed 4 | 60.1–61.7 °F | 49 / 58 °F | 0.8 ft |
Which wetsuit to wear
| Water | Wetsuit | How it feels |
|---|---|---|
| < 52 °F | 6/5 mm with hood, booties and gloves | Very cold: full kit only |
| 52°–57 °F | 5/4 mm with booties | Cold: takes your breath away |
| 57°–63 °F | 4/3 mm | Cool |
| 63°–66 °F | 3/2 mm | Mild |
| 66°–72 °F | Shorty (springsuit) | Pleasant |
| 72°–75 °F | Rash guard or top | Very pleasant |
| > 75 °F | No wetsuit | Warm |
A rough guide: it depends on the wind, how long you stay in and each person.
Fish are cold-blooded: the water sets their activity. Sudden temperature changes usually put them off the bite; with steady water, activity is more regular.
Previous days
The water over the last 60 days.
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 28 | 60.8 °F | 60.1–61.3 °F |
| Tue 27 | 60.6 °F | 60.3–61.2 °F |
| Mon 26 | 60.8 °F | 60.4–61.2 °F |
| Sun 25 | 60.6 °F | 59.5–61.7 °F |
| Sat 24 | 60.1 °F | 58.8–61.3 °F |
| Fri 23 | 60.1 °F | 59.5–60.4 °F |
| Thu 22 | 59.7 °F | 58.5–61.0 °F |
Show all 60 days
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 21 | 59.4 °F | 58.3–60.4 °F |
| Tue 20 | 58.6 °F | 57.7–59.4 °F |
| Mon 19 | 58.6 °F | 57.9–59.4 °F |
| Sun 18 | 58.8 °F | 57.7–59.7 °F |
| Sat 17 | 59.0 °F | 58.1–59.9 °F |
| Fri 16 | 58.3 °F | 56.7–60.1 °F |
| Thu 15 | 57.0 °F | 55.6–58.5 °F |
| Wed 14 | 56.1 °F | 54.9–57.4 °F |
| Tue 13 | 55.2 °F | 54.3–56.1 °F |
| Mon 12 | 55.0 °F | 54.7–55.9 °F |
| Sun 11 | 55.4 °F | 54.5–56.3 °F |
| Sat 10 | 55.0 °F | 53.8–55.9 °F |
| Fri 9 | 54.5 °F | 53.4–55.8 °F |
| Thu 8 | 53.8 °F | 52.5–54.9 °F |
| Wed 7 | 52.5 °F | 51.6–53.6 °F |
| Tue 6 | 52.2 °F | 51.8–52.3 °F |
| Mon 5 | 52.2 °F | 51.4–52.9 °F |
| Sun 4 | 51.8 °F | 51.4–52.2 °F |
| Sat 3 | 51.6 °F | 51.4–51.8 °F |
| Fri 2 | 51.8 °F | 51.4–52.0 °F |
| Thu 1 | 52.0 °F | 51.6–52.2 °F |
| Wed 30 | 52.0 °F | 52.0–52.5 °F |
| Tue 29 | 52.5 °F | 52.0–52.9 °F |
| Mon 28 | 52.3 °F | 51.6–52.9 °F |
| Sun 27 | 52.5 °F | 52.0–53.1 °F |
| Sat 26 | 52.3 °F | 52.0–52.9 °F |
| Fri 25 | 52.3 °F | 51.4–53.1 °F |
| Thu 24 | 51.6 °F | 51.3–52.2 °F |
| Wed 23 | 51.1 °F | 50.9–51.3 °F |
| Tue 22 | 50.7 °F | 50.4–51.1 °F |
| Mon 21 | 50.7 °F | 49.8–51.3 °F |
| Sun 20 | 51.6 °F | 51.3–51.8 °F |
| Sat 19 | 51.8 °F | 51.6–52.0 °F |
| Fri 18 | 51.3 °F | 50.2–52.2 °F |
| Thu 17 | 50.5 °F | 49.5–51.6 °F |
| Wed 16 | 50.5 °F | 50.0–51.1 °F |
| Tue 15 | 50.2 °F | 49.3–50.9 °F |
| Mon 14 | 49.8 °F | 49.3–50.2 °F |
| Sun 13 | 49.6 °F | 49.3–50.0 °F |
| Sat 12 | 49.3 °F | 48.4–50.0 °F |
| Fri 11 | 49.5 °F | 48.6–50.0 °F |
| Thu 10 | 50.0 °F | 49.6–50.4 °F |
| Wed 9 | 50.0 °F | 49.5–50.7 °F |
| Tue 8 | 49.3 °F | 48.9–49.6 °F |
| Mon 7 | 49.3 °F | 48.2–50.2 °F |
| Sun 6 | 49.1 °F | 48.2–49.8 °F |
| Sat 5 | 48.7 °F | 47.7–49.6 °F |
| Fri 4 | 49.1 °F | 48.9–49.5 °F |
| Thu 3 | 49.5 °F | 49.1–49.8 °F |
| Wed 2 | 50.4 °F | 50.0–50.7 °F |
| Tue 1 | 49.6 °F | 49.3–50.2 °F |
| Mon 31 | 49.8 °F | 49.5–50.0 °F |
| Sun 30 | 50.2 °F | 49.8–50.4 °F |
It's the daily analysis from Météo-France / Copernicus Marine (satellites, buoys and model), not a buoy reading at this spot.
Questions about the water in Port MonttQuestions
What's the water temperature today in Port Montt?
60.3 °F; through the day it ranges 60.3–62.6 °F.
Will the water get warmer or colder?
It stays steady over the next few days.
Which wetsuit do I need today?
With the water as it is today, 4/3 mm (cool). It's a rough guide: it depends on the wind and each person.
How warm is the water in Port Montt in October?
In October, the water in Port Montt averages 53.2 °F (1991–2020). For a long swim: 5/4 mm with booties (cold: takes your breath away).
How warm is the water in Port Montt in January?
In January, the water in Port Montt averages 60.4 °F (1991–2020), the warmest of the year. For a long swim: 4/3 mm (cool).
When is the best time to swim in Port Montt?
In Port Montt the water is cold all year: it is warmest in January (60.4 °F on average). For a long swim, wear a wetsuit. The water is warmest in January (60.4 °F on average) and coldest in August (50.6 °F).
More about Port Montt today
Water temperature near Port Montt
- Calbuco 59.9 °F · 23 mi
- Maullín 58.8 °F · 35 mi
- Ancud 59.0 °F · 53 mi
- Dalcahue 60.4 °F · 73 mi
- Chaitén 59.5 °F · 101 mi
Only places with a different forecast: spots a few miles apart share the same model cell and wouldn't add anything.
Learn more
Sea surface temperature: Open-Meteo with Météo-France / Copernicus Marine, CC BY 4.0; grid point 6.1 mi away. Near the shore, in coves and estuaries, the water can be a little colder or warmer.
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 5:46 am (local time).
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