Faro, Portugal
Alboran Sea37.15°N, 7.55°WStation PO-FAR-PRA

Praia de Cacela Velha Sea Water Temperature

A mild beach on the Alboran Sea, warmest around August at about 22.1°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Praia de Cacela Velha water temperature

21.6
70.9°FComfortable (20°C – 24°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgAlboran Sea37.15°N, 7.55°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
23°C
73.6°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

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Today
WedSep 30
21.6°C
70.9°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
ThuOct 1
21.9°C
71.4°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
FriOct 2
22°C
71.6°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
SatOct 3
21.9°C
71.4°F
Waves: 0.6m
Comfortable
SunOct 4
21.6°C
70.9°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
MonOct 5
21.3°C
70.3°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
TueOct 6
21.2°C
70.2°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Praia de Cacela Velha.
Confidence: High

Praia de Cacela Velha Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Praia de Cacela Velha occurs inJuly, August, September, October — peaking at22.1°C (71.8°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)
16
Jan
15
Feb
16
Mar
17
Apr
18
May
20
Jun
22
Jul
22
Aug
Current
22
Sep
21
Oct
19
Nov
17
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January15°C16.3°C17.7°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
February14.3°C15.4°C16.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March14.2°C15.6°C16.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April15.3°C16.6°C18°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
May15.9°C18°C20.5°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
June17.8°C19.9°C21.9°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
July18.5°C21.5°C24.7°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
August19°C22.1°C24.8°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
SeptemberCurrent18.9°C21.6°C25.1°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
October18.3°C20.5°C22.5°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
November15.2°C18.5°C20.8°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
December15.2°C17.1°C19°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

Swimming FAQs for Praia de Cacela Velha

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

Typical sea surface temperature in Praia de Cacela Velha this time of year is 21.6°C (70.9°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 de Cacela Velha?

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

What is the typical water temperature in Praia de Cacela Velha in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Praia de Cacela Velha average around21.6°C (70.9°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 18.9°C and a maximum of 25.1°C.

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