Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Barra de Carrasco, Uruguay

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Barra de Carrasco...

Barra de Carrasco is a coastal city in Uruguay. It is a fairly dense city close to the water with a population of 4824 people. The water temperature around Barra de Carrasco has significant variability during the year. The temperature ranges from 11.6°C (52.9°F) in July up to 24.1°C (75.4°F) in the month of January, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 17°C (63°F) and the best time for water activities is winter, since Barra de Carrasco is located in the southern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

What is the current water temperature near Barra de Carrasco?

The current water temperature in the month of December near Barra de Carrasco is about:

Are there surf spots located close to Barra de Carrasco?

Not many surf spots are located in proximity to Barra de Carrasco. A spot that might be worth checking out is San clemente del tuyu, which is 110.7km (68.8miles) away from Barra de Carrasco. Click here for more information on San clemente del tuyu and its water temperature. If you have some extra time, you can also try Pinamar, which is ca 161.8km (100.5miles) away from Barra de Carrasco. Another fun surfspot is Pinamar, located roughly 161.8km (100.5miles) from Barra de Carrasco.

Are there gorgeous beaches close by?

There are some other gorgeous beaches in close proximity to Barra de Carrasco. The nearest one is Malvín, which is only 4.5km (2.8miles) away from Barra de Carrasco. Another beautiful beach near Barra de Carrasco is Pocitos, which is roughly 7.2km (4.5miles) away.

Which wetsuit thickness is recommended for Barra de Carrasco?

The sea temperature around Barra de Carrasco is warm, reaching up to 24°C (75°F) in the months of December, January, and February. During this time, in the summer, a light top or a jumpsuit might be required to feel comfortable, but some people might even be fine without a wetsuit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . Nevertheless, during summer, water temperatures come down to 12°C (53°F). During these months, a 4/3 wetsuit is recommended to feel comfortable, but some might even be fine with a good-quality 2/3mm suit . For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to carry a pair of boots and a wetsuit hoodie.

How is the diving and fishing close to Barra de Carrasco?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes during the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions alter a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 12 to 17°C (53-62°F) during summer. Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. The conditions normally change during December, January, and February when sea temperatures reach 19 to 24°C (66-75°F). Fish that love this water temperature include: Bigeye Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel, Spotted Seatrout, and White Marlin.

Directions to Barra de Carrasco: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Barra de Carrasco...

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