Lisboa, Portugal
Alboran Sea39.16°N, 9.37°WStation PO-LIS-PRA

Praia da Mexilhoeira Sea Water Temperature

A temperate beach on the Alboran Sea, warmest around September at about 18.3°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Praia da Mexilhoeira water temperature

18.3
64.9°FCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgAlboran Sea39.16°N, 9.37°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
20°C
67.6°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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Daily maximum
Sunrise
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Sunset
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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
18.3°C
64.9°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
ThuOct 1
18.6°C
65.5°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
FriOct 2
18.7°C
65.7°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
SatOct 3
18.6°C
65.5°F
Waves: 0.6m
Refreshing
SunOct 4
18.3°C
64.9°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
MonOct 5
18°C
64.4°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
TueOct 6
17.9°C
64.2°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Praia da Mexilhoeira.
Confidence: High

Praia da Mexilhoeira Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Praia da Mexilhoeira occurs inJuly, August, September, October — peaking at18.3°C (64.9°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)
15
Jan
14
Feb
14
Mar
15
Apr
16
May
17
Jun
18
Jul
18
Aug
Current
18
Sep
18
Oct
17
Nov
15
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January13.6°C14.8°C16.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February12.9°C14.2°C16.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March12.5°C14.1°C15.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April13.3°C14.9°C15.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May13.9°C16°C17.6°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
June14.5°C17.4°C19.1°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
July16°C17.8°C19.7°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
August14.2°C17.9°C20.9°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
SeptemberCurrent15.6°C18.3°C21.3°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
October15.2°C18°C20.3°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
November14.5°C16.8°C19°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
December13.2°C15.4°C17.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Praia da Mexilhoeira

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

Typical sea surface temperature in Praia da Mexilhoeira this time of year is 18.3°C (64.9°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 Mexilhoeira?

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

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

Historically in September, water temperatures in Praia da Mexilhoeira average around18.3°C (64.9°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 15.6°C and a maximum of 21.3°C.

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