Asturias, Spain
Cantabrian Sea43.58°N, 5.97°WStation SP-AST-PLA

Playa de El Dólar Sea Water Temperature

A temperate beach on the Cantabrian Sea, warmest around August at about 20.8°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Playa de El Dólar water temperature

19.7
67.5°FCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgCantabrian Sea43.58°N, 5.97°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
21°C
70.2°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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Sunrise
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Sunset
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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
19.7°C
67.5°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
ThuOct 1
20°C
68°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
FriOct 2
20.1°C
68.2°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
SatOct 3
20°C
68°F
Waves: 0.6m
Comfortable
SunOct 4
19.7°C
67.5°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
MonOct 5
19.4°C
66.9°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
TueOct 6
19.3°C
66.7°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Playa de El Dólar.
Confidence: High

Playa de El Dólar Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Playa de El Dólar occurs inJuly, August, September, October — peaking at20.8°C (69.4°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)
13
Jan
13
Feb
13
Mar
13
Apr
15
May
17
Jun
20
Jul
21
Aug
Current
20
Sep
18
Oct
16
Nov
14
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January12.4°C13.2°C15.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February11.4°C12.7°C13.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March11.6°C12.7°C14°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April11.7°C13.3°C14.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May12.9°C14.8°C16.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June15.6°C17.1°C18.6°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
July17.8°C19.5°C21.4°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
August19.5°C20.8°C22.3°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
SeptemberCurrent16.4°C19.7°C22.1°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
October14.9°C18°C21°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
November13.8°C15.7°C17°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December12.8°C14.1°C15.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Playa de El Dólar

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Playa de El Dólar today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Playa de El Dólar this time of year is 19.7°C (67.5°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 Playa de El Dólar?

The highest water temperatures in Playa de El Dólar typically occur duringJuly, August, September, October, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Playa de El Dólar in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Playa de El Dólar average around19.7°C (67.5°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 16.4°C and a maximum of 22.1°C.

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