São Filipe, Cape Verde
Coastal Waters15.02°N, 24.43°WStation CA-SAO-PON

Ponta da Salina Sea Water Temperature

A tropical beach on the Coastal Waters, warmest around September at about 27.6°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Ponta da Salina water temperature

27.6
81.7°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 Waters15.02°N, 24.43°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
29°C
84.4°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
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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
27.6°C
81.7°F
Waves: 1m
Warm
ThuOct 1
27.9°C
82.2°F
Waves: 0.9m
Warm
FriOct 2
28°C
82.4°F
Waves: 0.7m
Tropical
SatOct 3
27.9°C
82.2°F
Waves: 0.6m
Warm
SunOct 4
27.6°C
81.7°F
Waves: 0.7m
Warm
MonOct 5
27.3°C
81.1°F
Waves: 0.9m
Warm
TueOct 6
27.2°C
81°F
Waves: 1m
Warm
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Ponta da Salina.
Confidence: High

Ponta da Salina Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Ponta da Salina occurs inJanuary, June, July, August, September, October, November, December — peaking at27.6°C (81.7°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)
24
Jan
23
Feb
23
Mar
24
Apr
24
May
24
Jun
26
Jul
27
Aug
Current
28
Sep
28
Oct
27
Nov
25
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January22.6°C24°C26°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
February21.8°C23.2°C24.8°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
March22.1°C23.1°C24.7°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
April21.7°C23.5°C24.9°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
May22.6°C23.9°C25.8°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
June23.5°C24.3°C25.5°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
July23.8°C25.5°C26.8°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
August25.5°C26.9°C29.1°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
SeptemberCurrent26.6°C27.6°C28.7°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
October26.6°C27.6°C28.5°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
November25.3°C26.6°C27.8°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
December23.4°C25.4°C27°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)

Swimming FAQs for Ponta da Salina

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Ponta da Salina today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Ponta da Salina this time of year is 27.6°C (81.7°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 Ponta da Salina?

The highest water temperatures in Ponta da Salina typically occur duringJanuary, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Ponta da Salina in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Ponta da Salina average around27.6°C (81.7°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 26.6°C and a maximum of 28.7°C.

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