Braga, Portugal
Cantabrian Sea41.55°N, 8.79°WStation PO-BRA-PRA

Praia de Cepães Sea Water Temperature

A temperate beach on the Cantabrian Sea, warmest around September at about 17.1°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Praia de Cepães water temperature

17.1
62.8°FCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

Invigorating and crisp. Tolerable for active swimming, but chilly for prolonged casual bathing.

+0°vs Sep avgCantabrian Sea41.55°N, 8.79°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
19°C
65.5°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
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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

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Today
WedSep 30
17.1°C
62.8°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
ThuOct 1
17.4°C
63.3°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
FriOct 2
17.5°C
63.5°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
SatOct 3
17.4°C
63.3°F
Waves: 0.6m
Refreshing
SunOct 4
17.1°C
62.8°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
MonOct 5
16.8°C
62.2°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
TueOct 6
16.7°C
62.1°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Praia de Cepães.
Confidence: High

Praia de Cepães Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Praia de Cepães occurs inJune, August, September, October — peaking at17.1°C (62.8°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)
14
Jan
13
Feb
14
Mar
14
Apr
16
May
17
Jun
17
Jul
17
Aug
Current
17
Sep
17
Oct
16
Nov
15
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January12.3°C13.9°C15.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February11.7°C13.3°C14.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March12.1°C13.5°C14.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April13.3°C14.4°C16°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May13.4°C15.6°C17.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June15.1°C16.8°C18.8°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
July14.5°C16.8°C18.8°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
August13.5°C17°C19.6°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
SeptemberCurrent13.8°C17.1°C20.3°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
October14.9°C17.1°C20.4°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
November13°C15.8°C18°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December12.6°C14.5°C16.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Praia de Cepães

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Praia de Cepães today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Praia de Cepães this time of year is 17.1°C (62.8°F) — classified as Cool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C). Invigorating and crisp. Tolerable for active swimming, but chilly for prolonged casual bathing. Live readings load automatically.

What are the warmest months for swimming in Praia de Cepães?

The highest water temperatures in Praia de Cepães typically occur duringJune, August, September, October, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Praia de Cepães in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Praia de Cepães average around17.1°C (62.8°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 13.8°C and a maximum of 20.3°C.

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