Madeira, Portugal
Alboran Sea33.05°N, 16.34°WStation PO-MAD-PED

Pedras Pretas Sea Water Temperature

A mild beach on the Alboran Sea, warmest around September at about 23.6°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Pedras Pretas water temperature

23.6
74.5°FComfortable (20°C – 24°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgAlboran Sea33.05°N, 16.34°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
25°C
77.2°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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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
23.6°C
74.5°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
ThuOct 1
23.9°C
75°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
FriOct 2
24°C
75.2°F
Waves: 0.7m
Warm
SatOct 3
23.9°C
75°F
Waves: 0.6m
Comfortable
SunOct 4
23.6°C
74.5°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
MonOct 5
23.3°C
73.9°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
TueOct 6
23.2°C
73.8°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Pedras Pretas.
Confidence: High

Pedras Pretas Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Pedras Pretas occurs inJuly, August, September, October — peaking at23.6°C (74.5°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)
19
Jan
18
Feb
18
Mar
18
Apr
19
May
21
Jun
22
Jul
23
Aug
Current
24
Sep
23
Oct
21
Nov
20
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January17.1°C18.6°C20.7°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
February16.7°C18.1°C20°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
March16.7°C17.8°C18.9°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
April17.4°C18.2°C19.4°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
May17.7°C19.2°C21°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
June19.1°C20.8°C22°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
July20.3°C22°C23.6°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
August21.1°C23.1°C24.6°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
SeptemberCurrent22.2°C23.6°C25.1°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
October21.2°C22.9°C24.8°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
November20.2°C21.4°C22.9°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
December18.5°C19.8°C21.5°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

Swimming FAQs for Pedras Pretas

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Pedras Pretas today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Pedras Pretas this time of year is 23.6°C (74.5°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 Pedras Pretas?

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

What is the typical water temperature in Pedras Pretas in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Pedras Pretas average around23.6°C (74.5°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 22.2°C and a maximum of 25.1°C.

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