Birżebbuġa, Malta
Libyan Sea35.83°N, 14.53°EStation MA-BIR-PRE

Pretty Bay Sea Water Temperature

A mild beach on the Libyan Sea, warmest around August at about 26.7°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Pretty Bay water temperature

26
78.8°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 avgLibyan Sea35.83°N, 14.53°E
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
28°C
81.5°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
26°C
78.8°F
Waves: 1m
Warm
ThuOct 1
26.3°C
79.3°F
Waves: 0.9m
Warm
FriOct 2
26.4°C
79.5°F
Waves: 0.7m
Warm
SatOct 3
26.3°C
79.3°F
Waves: 0.6m
Warm
SunOct 4
26°C
78.8°F
Waves: 0.7m
Warm
MonOct 5
25.7°C
78.3°F
Waves: 0.9m
Warm
TueOct 6
25.6°C
78.1°F
Waves: 1m
Warm
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Pretty Bay.
Confidence: High

Pretty Bay Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Pretty Bay occurs inJuly, August, September, October — peaking at26.7°C (80.1°F) in August.

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

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Current month Comfortable (20–24°C) Warm (24°C+) Cool (<20°C)
16
Jan
16
Feb
16
Mar
16
Apr
19
May
23
Jun
25
Jul
27
Aug
Current
26
Sep
24
Oct
21
Nov
18
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January15°C16.3°C18.4°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
February14.6°C15.6°C16.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March14.3°C15.5°C16.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April14.8°C16.3°C18.3°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
May16.6°C18.8°C22.4°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
June20°C22.7°C26.4°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
July23.6°C25.4°C27.7°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
August24.2°C26.7°C28.7°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
SeptemberCurrent23.4°C26°C28.6°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
October21.5°C24.1°C25.9°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
November19.1°C21.3°C23.8°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
December16.7°C18.2°C21.1°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

Swimming FAQs for Pretty Bay

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Pretty Bay today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Pretty Bay this time of year is 26°C (78.8°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 Pretty Bay?

The highest water temperatures in Pretty Bay typically occur duringJuly, August, September, October, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Pretty Bay in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Pretty Bay average around26°C (78.8°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 23.4°C and a maximum of 28.6°C.

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