Azores, Portugal
North Atlantic Ocean38.65°N, 27.22°WStation PO-AZO-PRA

Prainha Sea Water Temperature

A mild beach on the North Atlantic Ocean, warmest around August at about 23.2°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Prainha water temperature

22.6
72.7°FComfortable (20°C – 24°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgNorth Atlantic Ocean38.65°N, 27.22°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
24°C
75.4°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
22.6°C
72.7°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
ThuOct 1
22.9°C
73.2°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
FriOct 2
23°C
73.4°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
SatOct 3
22.9°C
73.2°F
Waves: 0.6m
Comfortable
SunOct 4
22.6°C
72.7°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
MonOct 5
22.3°C
72.1°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
TueOct 6
22.2°C
72°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Prainha.
Confidence: High

Prainha Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Prainha occurs inJuly, August, September, October — peaking at23.2°C (73.8°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
16
Apr
17
May
19
Jun
21
Jul
23
Aug
Current
23
Sep
21
Oct
19
Nov
18
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January15.3°C16.5°C17.6°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
February14.7°C16°C17.4°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
March15.2°C16°C17.4°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
April14.9°C16.2°C17.1°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
May16°C17.3°C18.8°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
June16.8°C19.2°C21.5°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
July19.3°C21.4°C22.7°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
August22.1°C23.2°C24.7°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
SeptemberCurrent21°C22.6°C24.2°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
October19.2°C21°C23.2°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
November17.2°C18.9°C20.9°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
December16.2°C17.5°C19.4°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

Swimming FAQs for Prainha

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Prainha today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Prainha this time of year is 22.6°C (72.7°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 Prainha?

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

What is the typical water temperature in Prainha in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Prainha average around22.6°C (72.7°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 21°C and a maximum of 24.2°C.

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