Sal, Cape Verde
Coastal Waters16.74°N, 22.98°WStation CA-SAL-PRA

Praia da Fontona Sea Water Temperature

A subtropical beach on the Coastal Waters, warmest around September at about 27°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Praia da Fontona water temperature

27
80.6°FWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)

Ideal swimming conditions. Feels soothing and warm, perfect for hours in the water without getting cold.

+0°vs Sep avgCoastal Waters16.74°N, 22.98°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
29°C
83.3°F onshore
Wind Speed
12 km/h
Surface wind
Wave Height
0.8 m
Slight shore chop
Swell
0.6 m
Deep water swell
Wave Period
6 s
Peak interval
UV Index
—
Daily maximum
Sunrise
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First morning light
Sunset
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Golden hour close

7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
27°C
80.6°F
Waves: 1m
Warm
ThuOct 1
27.3°C
81.1°F
Waves: 0.9m
Warm
FriOct 2
27.4°C
81.3°F
Waves: 0.7m
Warm
SatOct 3
27.3°C
81.1°F
Waves: 0.6m
Warm
SunOct 4
27°C
80.6°F
Waves: 0.7m
Warm
MonOct 5
26.7°C
80.1°F
Waves: 0.9m
Warm
TueOct 6
26.6°C
79.9°F
Waves: 1m
Warm
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Praia da Fontona.
Confidence: High

Praia da Fontona Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Praia da Fontona occurs inJuly, August, September, October, November, December — peaking at27°C (80.6°F) in September.

Year-Round Water Temperature Curve (°C / °F)

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Current month Comfortable (20–24°C) Warm (24°C+) Cool (<20°C)
23
Jan
22
Feb
22
Mar
22
Apr
23
May
23
Jun
24
Jul
26
Aug
Current
27
Sep
27
Oct
26
Nov
24
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January21.7°C23°C24.9°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
February20.5°C22.3°C24.2°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
March20.7°C22°C23.7°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
April21.1°C22.3°C23.7°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
May21.5°C22.8°C24.4°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
June21.3°C22.9°C24.3°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
July22.8°C24.3°C25.7°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
August24.1°C26°C28.5°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
SeptemberCurrent25.6°C27°C28.2°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
October25.7°C26.9°C27.9°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
November24.5°C25.8°C27.2°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
December22.8°C24.4°C26.4°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)

Swimming FAQs for Praia da Fontona

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Praia da Fontona today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Praia da Fontona this time of year is 27°C (80.6°F) — classified as Warm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C). Ideal swimming conditions. Feels soothing and warm, perfect for hours in the water without getting cold. Live readings load automatically.

What are the warmest months for swimming in Praia da Fontona?

The highest water temperatures in Praia da Fontona typically occur duringJuly, August, September, October, November, December, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Praia da Fontona in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Praia da Fontona average around27°C (80.6°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 25.6°C and a maximum of 28.2°C.

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