Azores, Portugal
North Atlantic Ocean37.75°N, 25.62°WStation PO-AZO-PRA

Praia do Pópulo Sea Water Temperature

A mild beach on the North Atlantic Ocean, warmest around August at about 23.3°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Praia do Pópulo water temperature

23.1
73.6°FComfortable (20°C – 24°C)

Pleasant and revitalizing. Great for most beachgoers and active recreational swimming.

+0°vs Sep avgNorth Atlantic Ocean37.75°N, 25.62°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
25°C
76.3°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
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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
23.1°C
73.6°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
ThuOct 1
23.4°C
74.1°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
FriOct 2
23.5°C
74.3°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
SatOct 3
23.4°C
74.1°F
Waves: 0.6m
Comfortable
SunOct 4
23.1°C
73.6°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
MonOct 5
22.8°C
73°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
TueOct 6
22.7°C
72.9°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Praia do Pópulo.
Confidence: High

Praia do Pópulo Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Praia do Pópulo occurs inJuly, August, September, October — peaking at23.3°C (73.9°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)
17
Jan
16
Feb
16
Mar
17
Apr
18
May
20
Jun
22
Jul
23
Aug
Current
23
Sep
22
Oct
19
Nov
18
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January15.1°C16.8°C18.2°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
February15.2°C16.3°C17.5°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
March15.1°C16.3°C17.5°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
April15.1°C16.5°C17.4°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
May16.5°C17.7°C19.8°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
June17.4°C19.7°C22°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
July20.4°C21.7°C22.8°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
August22°C23.3°C24.8°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
SeptemberCurrent21.5°C23.1°C24.3°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
October19.6°C21.5°C23.7°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
November17.8°C19.4°C21.5°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
December16.4°C17.9°C19.6°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

Swimming FAQs for Praia do Pópulo

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Praia do Pópulo today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Praia do Pópulo this time of year is 23.1°C (73.6°F) — classified as Comfortable (20°C – 24°C). Pleasant and revitalizing. Great for most beachgoers and active recreational swimming. Live readings load automatically.

What are the warmest months for swimming in Praia do Pópulo?

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

What is the typical water temperature in Praia do Pópulo in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Praia do Pópulo average around23.1°C (73.6°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 21.5°C and a maximum of 24.3°C.

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