Veracruz Solar Plungers Enjoy 75-Degree Surf Temperature

While brave souls worldwide were charging into freezing cold water during polar plunge events, residents of Cape Marco’s Veracruz condominium found conditions a bit more balmy as they entered 75-degree water at South Beach on New Year’s Day at 10:00 AM for their solar plunge event.

Marco’s water temperature this time of year is usually a little cooler, averaging 68.9 in January, and is expected to drop to 69.4 in the next 10 days. So, the solar plungers definitely got a break from Mother Nature.

The solar plunge was started eight years ago by Dave Bernauer and has grown consistently over the years. Last year's plunge was canceled because of the COVID virus.

“We all have a blast,” said Rita Kusler, who organizes the event these days. “It’s a Veracruz tradition. It helps to start off the New Year with friends."