Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Cerro Azul, Peru
Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Cerro Azul...
Cerro Azul is a surf spot in Peru.
The water temperature around Cerro Azul varies slightly throughout the year.
The temperature ranges from 16.1°C (61°F) in July up to 23.7°C (74.7°F) in the month of June, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 19°C (66°F) and the best time for water activities is early summer, since Cerro Azul 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 at Cerro Azul?
The current water temperature in the month of October at Cerro Azul is approximately:
17°C (62°F)
Are there any other surf spots near by?
Yes, there are several surf spots in close proximity to Cerro Azul. The closest one is Pepinos, which is only 9.9km (6.2miles) away from Cerro Azul.
Click here to check out more information on Pepinos and its current water temperature. Another good surfspot near Cerro Azul is
Asia-Palmas, which is 19.2km (11.9miles) away.
Are there beaches in close proximity to Cerro Azul?
No, there are not many beaches close to Cerro Azul. A good beach nearby is
Santa María del Mar, which is only 46.4km (28.8miles) away from Cerro Azul. Another fun beach near Cerro Azul is
Punta Hermosa, which is ca 53km (32.9miles) away.
What wetsuit is needed for Cerro Azul?
The water temperature at Cerro Azul is warm, reaching up to 24°C (75°F) in the months of May, June, and Jul. During this time, in the early winter, a thin top or a jumpsuit might be required to feel comfortable, but some might even be ok without a wetsuit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . Nevertheless, during summer, water temperatures drop down to roughly 16°C (61°F). During these months, a 3/2 wetsuit might be recommended to be in the water for several hours, but some people might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top. For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to have a 4/3 wetsuit.
How is the scuba diving and fishing near Cerro Azul?
Due to relatively large sea temperature changes throughout the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions change quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 16 to 21°C (61-70°F) during June, July, and August. Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions typically change during May, June, and Jul when water temperatures go up to 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 Cerro Azul: How do I get there?
Please follow the directions in the map below.
