Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Santa Rosa, Uruguay

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Santa Rosa...

Santa Rosa is a coastal city in Uruguay. It is a quite dense city in proximity to the ocean with a population of 3711 people. The water temperature around Santa Rosa changes dramatically during the year. The temperature ranges from 12.2°C (54°F) in September up to 24.1°C (75.4°F) in the month of January, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 18°C (64°F) and the best time for water activities is winter, since Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa?

The current water temperature in the month of April in the waters near Santa Rosa is about:

Are there surf spots near by?

Not many surf spots are in close proximity to Santa Rosa. The next good one is San clemente del tuyu, which is almost 135.6km (84.3miles) away from Santa Rosa. Click here for more information on San clemente del tuyu and its water temperature. If you don't mind the long drive, you can also try surfing Pinamar, which is roughly 187km (116.2miles) away from Santa Rosa. Another surfspot is Pinamar, located roughly 187km (116.2miles) from Santa Rosa.

Are there beaches near by?

There are not many beaches in close proximity to Santa Rosa. The next good one is Malvín, which is only 27.5km (17.1miles) away from Santa Rosa. Another gorgeous beach near Santa Rosa is Pocitos, roughly 29.1km (18.1miles) away.

What wetsuit thickness do I need for Santa Rosa?

The sea temperature around Santa Rosa is warm, reaching up to 24°C (75°F) in the months of December, January, and February. During this time, in the summer, a 1mm wetsuit top or a jumpsuit might be required to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some people might even be fine without a rashguard or light wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . However, during early fall, temperatures cool down to nearly 12°C (54°F). In this season, a 4/3 wetsuit is recommended to feel comfortable, but some might even be fine with a good 2/3mm suit . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to bring a pair of boots and a wetsuit hoodie.

How is the diving and fishing near Santa Rosa?

Due to comparatively large sea temperature changes during the year, fishing and diving conditions change a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 12 to 17°C (54-63°F) during fall. Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog love this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions normally change during winter when water temperatures go up to 19 to 24°C (66-75°F). Fish which can often times be found in waters of this temperature range include: Bigeye Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel, Spotted Seatrout, and White Marlin.

Directions to Santa Rosa: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Santa Rosa...

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