Setúbal, Portugal
Alboran Sea38.43°N, 9.13°WStation PO-SET-PRA

Praia do Ribeiro do Cavalo Sea Water Temperature

A temperate beach on the Alboran Sea, warmest around September at about 19.1°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Praia do Ribeiro do Cavalo water temperature

19.1
66.4°FCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgAlboran Sea38.43°N, 9.13°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
21°C
69.1°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
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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

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Today
WedSep 30
19.1°C
66.4°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
ThuOct 1
19.4°C
66.9°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
FriOct 2
19.5°C
67.1°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
SatOct 3
19.4°C
66.9°F
Waves: 0.6m
Refreshing
SunOct 4
19.1°C
66.4°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
MonOct 5
18.8°C
65.8°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
TueOct 6
18.7°C
65.7°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Praia do Ribeiro do Cavalo.
Confidence: High

Praia do Ribeiro do Cavalo Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Praia do Ribeiro do Cavalo occurs inJuly, August, September, October — peaking at19.1°C (66.4°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
18
Jun
18
Jul
19
Aug
Current
19
Sep
19
Oct
17
Nov
16
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January14.5°C15.5°C16.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February13.9°C14.8°C16.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March13.4°C14.9°C16.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April14.3°C15.6°C16.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May14.8°C16.7°C18.5°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
June15.7°C18.1°C19.9°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
July16.9°C18.3°C20.6°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
August16.1°C18.5°C20.7°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
SeptemberCurrent16.9°C19.1°C22.1°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
October16.7°C18.7°C20°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
November15.3°C17.4°C19.1°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
December14°C16.2°C18.1°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

Swimming FAQs for Praia do Ribeiro do Cavalo

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Praia do Ribeiro do Cavalo today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Praia do Ribeiro do Cavalo this time of year is 19.1°C (66.4°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 do Ribeiro do Cavalo?

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

What is the typical water temperature in Praia do Ribeiro do Cavalo in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Praia do Ribeiro do Cavalo average around19.1°C (66.4°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 16.9°C and a maximum of 22.1°C.

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