Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Chulucanas, Peru

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Chulucanas...

Chulucanas is a coastal city in Peru. It is a quite mid-size city close to the ocean with a population of 68835 people. The water temperature around Chulucanas varies slightly year round. The temperature ranges from 16.5°C (61.7°F) in September up to 24.5°C (76.1°F) in the month of May, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 20°C (68°F) and the best time for water activities is late spring, since Chulucanas 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 Chulucanas?

The current water temperature in the month of March in the waters near Chulucanas is about:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not too many surf spots in proximity to Chulucanas. A spot that might be worth checking out is Yacila, which is roughly 69.4km (51.6miles) away from Chulucanas. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Yacila and its current water temperature. Other surfspots near Chulucanas are Nonura, which is roughly 83.1km (51.6miles) away, and El Golf, located roughly 85.1km (52.9miles) from Chulucanas.

Are there beaches near by?

No, there are not many beaches in close proximity to Chulucanas. The next good one is Contralmirante Villar, which is just 88.7km (55.1miles) away from Chulucanas. Another fun beach near Chulucanas is Mancora, which is 91.7km (56.9miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit thickness do I need for Chulucanas?

The water temperature around Chulucanas is warm, reaching up to 25°C (76°F) in the months of April, May, and June. During this time, in the late fall, a 1mm wetsuit top or a jumpsuit might be required for temperature-senstive people, but some might even be ok without a wetsuit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . Nevertheless, during early fall, sea temperatures cool down to roughly 16°C (62°F). In this season, a 3/2 wetsuit might be recommended to feel comfortable, but some might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top. For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to have a 4/3 wetsuit.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Chulucanas?

Due to comparatively large water temperature changes during the year, fishing and diving conditions vary quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 16 to 21°C (62-71°F) during fall. Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions usually change during April, May, and June when temperatures reach 20 to 25°C (67-76°F). Fish that like to roam around in waters of this temperature range include: Bigeye Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel, Spotted Seatrout, and White Marlin.

Directions to Chulucanas: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Chulucanas...

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