Faro, Portugal
Alboran Sea37.09°N, 8.41°WStation PO-FAR-PRA

Praia da Marinha Sea Water Temperature

A mild beach on the Alboran Sea, warmest around September at about 20.5°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Praia da Marinha water temperature

20.5
68.9°FComfortable (20°C – 24°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgAlboran Sea37.09°N, 8.41°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
22°C
71.6°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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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
20.5°C
68.9°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
ThuOct 1
20.8°C
69.4°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
FriOct 2
20.9°C
69.6°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
SatOct 3
20.8°C
69.4°F
Waves: 0.6m
Comfortable
SunOct 4
20.5°C
68.9°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
MonOct 5
20.2°C
68.4°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
TueOct 6
20.1°C
68.2°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Praia da Marinha.
Confidence: High

Praia da Marinha Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Praia da Marinha occurs inJuly, August, September, October — peaking at20.5°C (68.9°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
19
Jun
19
Jul
20
Aug
Current
21
Sep
20
Oct
18
Nov
17
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January15.1°C16°C17.5°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
February13.7°C15.3°C16.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March14.1°C15.3°C16.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April14.9°C16.2°C17.2°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
May15.3°C17.2°C20.1°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
June15.6°C18.9°C21.2°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
July16.4°C19.4°C22.5°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
August16.6°C20°C23.2°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
SeptemberCurrent17.8°C20.5°C23.4°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
October17°C19.7°C21.6°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
November15.1°C18.1°C20.4°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
December14.4°C16.8°C18.9°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

Swimming FAQs for Praia da Marinha

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

Typical sea surface temperature in Praia da Marinha this time of year is 20.5°C (68.9°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 da Marinha?

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

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

Historically in September, water temperatures in Praia da Marinha average around20.5°C (68.9°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 17.8°C and a maximum of 23.4°C.

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