Faro, Portugal
Alboran Sea37.12°N, 8.93°WStation PO-FAR-PRA

Praia da Barriga Sea Water Temperature

A mild beach on the Alboran Sea, warmest around September at about 19.8°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Praia da Barriga water temperature

19.8
67.6°FCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgAlboran Sea37.12°N, 8.93°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
21°C
70.3°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
19.8°C
67.6°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
ThuOct 1
20.1°C
68.2°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
FriOct 2
20.2°C
68.4°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
SatOct 3
20.1°C
68.2°F
Waves: 0.6m
Comfortable
SunOct 4
19.8°C
67.6°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
MonOct 5
19.5°C
67.1°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
TueOct 6
19.4°C
66.9°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Praia da Barriga.
Confidence: High

Praia da Barriga Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Praia da Barriga occurs inJuly, August, September, October — peaking at19.8°C (67.6°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)
16
Jan
15
Feb
15
Mar
16
Apr
17
May
18
Jun
19
Jul
19
Aug
Current
20
Sep
19
Oct
18
Nov
17
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January14.8°C16.1°C17.8°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
February13.9°C15.3°C17°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March14°C15.3°C16.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April14.9°C15.9°C17°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May15.4°C16.9°C19.1°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
June15.3°C18.4°C20.7°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
July17.2°C18.7°C21.2°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
August16.2°C18.9°C21.3°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
SeptemberCurrent17.1°C19.8°C22°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
October16.8°C19.4°C21.3°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
November15.7°C18°C19.9°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
December14.1°C16.7°C19.1°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

Swimming FAQs for Praia da Barriga

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Praia da Barriga today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Praia da Barriga this time of year is 19.8°C (67.6°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 da Barriga?

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

What is the typical water temperature in Praia da Barriga in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Praia da Barriga average around19.8°C (67.6°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 17.1°C and a maximum of 22°C.

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