Dakar, Senegal
Coastal Waters14.74°N, 17.53°WStation SE-DAK-PLA

Plage de la Pointe des Almadies Sea Water Temperature

A subtropical beach on the Coastal Waters, warmest around September at about 28.5°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Plage de la Pointe des Almadies water temperature

28.5
83.3°FTropical Warm (> 28°C)

Very warm bath-like water. Zero chill, exceptional for relaxation and snorkeling.

+0°vs Sep avgCoastal Waters14.74°N, 17.53°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
30°C
86°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
28.5°C
83.3°F
Waves: 1m
Tropical
ThuOct 1
28.8°C
83.8°F
Waves: 0.9m
Tropical
FriOct 2
28.9°C
84°F
Waves: 0.7m
Tropical
SatOct 3
28.8°C
83.8°F
Waves: 0.6m
Tropical
SunOct 4
28.5°C
83.3°F
Waves: 0.7m
Tropical
MonOct 5
28.2°C
82.8°F
Waves: 0.9m
Tropical
TueOct 6
28.1°C
82.6°F
Waves: 1m
Tropical
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Plage de la Pointe des Almadies.
Confidence: High

Plage de la Pointe des Almadies Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Plage de la Pointe des Almadies occurs inJune, July, August, September, October, November, December — peaking at28.5°C (83.3°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)
22
Jan
21
Feb
20
Mar
21
Apr
22
May
26
Jun
27
Jul
28
Aug
Current
29
Sep
29
Oct
27
Nov
24
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January17.1°C21.6°C25.2°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
February17.2°C20.5°C23.7°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
March17.5°C20°C22.6°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
April19°C20.6°C22.9°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
May19.5°C22.4°C26.5°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
June22.3°C25.5°C27.8°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
July25.4°C27.4°C28.6°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
August26.7°C28.2°C29.6°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
SeptemberCurrent27.4°C28.5°C29.3°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
October26.4°C28.5°C29.6°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
November23.3°C27.2°C28.8°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
December21.9°C24.4°C27.1°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)

Swimming FAQs for Plage de la Pointe des Almadies

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Plage de la Pointe des Almadies today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Plage de la Pointe des Almadies this time of year is 28.5°C (83.3°F) — classified as Tropical Warm (> 28°C). Very warm bath-like water. Zero chill, exceptional for relaxation and snorkeling. Live readings load automatically.

What are the warmest months for swimming in Plage de la Pointe des Almadies?

The highest water temperatures in Plage de la Pointe des Almadies typically occur duringJune, July, August, September, October, November, December, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Plage de la Pointe des Almadies in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Plage de la Pointe des Almadies average around28.5°C (83.3°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 27.4°C and a maximum of 29.3°C.

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