Andalusia, Spain
Alboran Sea / Mediterranean36.51°N, 4.88°WStation SP-AND-MAR

Marbella (Costa del Sol) Sea Water Temperature

Over 300 days of sunshine a year alongside golden beaches and pleasant coastal breezes. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Marbella (Costa del Sol) water temperature

22.8
73°FComfortable (20°C – 24°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgAlboran Sea / Mediterranean36.51°N, 4.88°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
24°C
75.7°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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Golden hour close

7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
22.8°C
73°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
ThuOct 1
23.1°C
73.6°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
FriOct 2
23.2°C
73.8°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
SatOct 3
23.1°C
73.6°F
Waves: 0.6m
Comfortable
SunOct 4
22.8°C
73°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
MonOct 5
22.5°C
72.5°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
TueOct 6
22.4°C
72.3°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Marbella (Costa del Sol).
Confidence: High

Marbella (Costa del Sol) Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Marbella (Costa del Sol) occurs inJul, Aug, Sep — peaking at23.9°C (75°F) in August.

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
15
Feb
15
Mar
17
Apr
18
May
21
Jun
23
Jul
24
Aug
Current
23
Sep
21
Oct
18
Nov
16
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January14.5°C15.4°C16.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February14.2°C15°C15.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March14.5°C15.4°C16.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April15.4°C16.5°C17.7°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
May17°C18.4°C19.9°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
June19.5°C21°C22.6°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
July21.6°C23.1°C24.7°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
August22.4°C23.9°C25.4°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
SeptemberCurrent21.5°C22.8°C24.2°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
October19.4°C20.6°C21.9°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
November17°C18.1°C19.3°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
December15.1°C16.1°C17.1°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

Swimming FAQs for Marbella (Costa del Sol)

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Marbella (Costa del Sol) today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Marbella (Costa del Sol) this time of year is 22.8°C (73°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 Marbella (Costa del Sol)?

The highest water temperatures in Marbella (Costa del Sol) typically occur duringJul, Aug, Sep, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Marbella (Costa del Sol) in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Marbella (Costa del Sol) average around22.8°C (73.0°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 21.5°C and a maximum of 24.2°C.

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