Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near El Brazo, Chile

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about El Brazo...

El Brazo is a surf spot in Chile. The water temperature around El Brazo changes slightly throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 17°C (62.5°F) in September up to 21.4°C (70.6°F) in the month of March, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 19°C (66°F) and the best time for water activities is early spring, since El Brazo 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 El Brazo?

The current water temperature in the month of June at El Brazo is ca:

Are there any other surf spots close by?

Yes, there are other surf spots in proximity to El Brazo. The nearest one is El Gringo, which is 0.3km (0.2miles) away from El Brazo. Click here for directions and for more information on El Gringo and its water temperature. Another good surfspot near El Brazo is El Toro viejo, which is ca 0.3km (0.2miles) away.

Are there white sand beaches close by?

Not too many beaches are near to El Brazo. The closest decent beach is Arica, which is more than 1.1km (0.7miles) away from El Brazo. If you have some extra time, you can also try Santa María del Mar, 603.5km (374.8miles) away from El Brazo.

What kind of wetsuit thickness is recommended for El Brazo?

The average sea temperature at El Brazo is not very warm, around 19°C (66°F), with only little variations during the year. That is why a 2/3mm wetsuit is needed for surfing, snorkelling, or diving at El Brazo. However, it can get more chilly early mornings and during windy days. People who are sensitive to cold temperatures might want to wear a 3/4mm fullsuit. The coldest months are August, September, and October. You could possibly be fine with a jumpsuit during warm days in the fall, especially in the months of February, March, and April.

How is the diving and fishing close to El Brazo?

Fishing and Scuba diving conditions change very little during the year. The waters are always cool, reaching temperatures between 16 and 21°C (62-71°F). The following fish love this water temperature : Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to El Brazo: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about El Brazo...

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