Madeira, Portugal
Alboran Sea32.72°N, 17.18°WStation PO-MAD-PRA

Praia da Calheta Sea Water Temperature

A mild beach on the Alboran Sea, warmest around September at about 24°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Praia da Calheta water temperature

24
75.2°FWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)

Ideal swimming conditions. Feels soothing and warm, perfect for hours in the water without getting cold.

+0°vs Sep avgAlboran Sea32.72°N, 17.18°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
26°C
77.9°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
—
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
24°C
75.2°F
Waves: 1m
Warm
ThuOct 1
24.3°C
75.7°F
Waves: 0.9m
Warm
FriOct 2
24.4°C
75.9°F
Waves: 0.7m
Warm
SatOct 3
24.3°C
75.7°F
Waves: 0.6m
Warm
SunOct 4
24°C
75.2°F
Waves: 0.7m
Warm
MonOct 5
23.7°C
74.7°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
TueOct 6
23.6°C
74.5°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Praia da Calheta.
Confidence: High

Praia da Calheta Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Praia da Calheta occurs inJuly, August, September, October — peaking at24°C (75.2°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
19
Feb
18
Mar
19
Apr
20
May
21
Jun
23
Jul
23
Aug
Current
24
Sep
23
Oct
22
Nov
20
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January17.4°C19°C21.1°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
February17.1°C18.5°C20.5°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
March16.7°C18.2°C19.4°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
April17.8°C18.7°C19.9°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
May18.3°C19.6°C21.5°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
June19.5°C21.2°C22.7°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
July21°C22.6°C23.8°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
August21.7°C23.4°C24.8°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
SeptemberCurrent22.5°C24°C25.2°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
October21.7°C23.2°C25.1°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
November20°C21.6°C23°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
December19°C20.2°C21.8°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)

Swimming FAQs for Praia da Calheta

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

Typical sea surface temperature in Praia da Calheta this time of year is 24°C (75.2°F) — classified as Warm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C). Ideal swimming conditions. Feels soothing and warm, perfect for hours in the water without getting cold. Live readings load automatically.

What are the warmest months for swimming in Praia da Calheta?

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

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

Historically in September, water temperatures in Praia da Calheta average around24°C (75.2°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 22.5°C and a maximum of 25.2°C.

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