Lautém, East Timor
Timor Sea8.36°S, 127.14°EStation EA-LAU-PRA

Praia Sea Water Temperature

A tropical beach on the Timor Sea, warmest around December at about 30.3°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Praia water temperature

27.4
81.3°FWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)

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

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Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
29°C
84°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
—
First morning light
Sunset
—
Golden hour close

7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
27.4°C
81.3°F
Waves: 1m
Warm
ThuOct 1
27.7°C
81.9°F
Waves: 0.9m
Warm
FriOct 2
27.8°C
82°F
Waves: 0.7m
Warm
SatOct 3
27.7°C
81.9°F
Waves: 0.6m
Warm
SunOct 4
27.4°C
81.3°F
Waves: 0.7m
Warm
MonOct 5
27.1°C
80.8°F
Waves: 0.9m
Warm
TueOct 6
27°C
80.6°F
Waves: 1m
Warm
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Praia.
Confidence: High

Praia Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Praia occurs inJanuary, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December — peaking at30.3°C (86.5°F) in December.

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

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Current month Comfortable (20–24°C) Warm (24°C+) Cool (<20°C)
30
Jan
29
Feb
30
Mar
29
Apr
29
May
28
Jun
27
Jul
27
Aug
Current
27
Sep
29
Oct
30
Nov
30
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January28.4°C29.6°C31°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
February27.7°C29.2°C30.3°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
March28.3°C29.6°C31°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
April27.3°C29.4°C30.4°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
May27.7°C28.7°C29.8°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
June27.1°C28.1°C29.6°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
July26.2°C27.3°C28.4°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
August25.7°C26.9°C27.9°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
SeptemberCurrent26.5°C27.4°C28.2°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
October27.2°C28.6°C30.1°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
November28.6°C29.7°C30.6°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
December29.5°C30.3°C31.8°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)

Swimming FAQs for Praia

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Praia today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Praia this time of year is 27.4°C (81.3°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?

The highest water temperatures in Praia typically occur duringJanuary, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Praia in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Praia average around27.4°C (81.3°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 26.5°C and a maximum of 28.2°C.

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