Cádiz, Spain
Alboran Sea36.01°N, 5.61°WStation SP-CAD-PLA

Playa Chica Sea Water Temperature

A mild beach on the Alboran Sea, warmest around August at about 22.6°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Playa Chica water temperature

21.8
71.2°FComfortable (20°C – 24°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgAlboran Sea36.01°N, 5.61°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
23°C
73.9°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
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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
21.8°C
71.2°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
ThuOct 1
22.1°C
71.8°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
FriOct 2
22.2°C
72°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
SatOct 3
22.1°C
71.8°F
Waves: 0.6m
Comfortable
SunOct 4
21.8°C
71.2°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
MonOct 5
21.5°C
70.7°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
TueOct 6
21.4°C
70.5°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Playa Chica.
Confidence: High

Playa Chica Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Playa Chica occurs inJuly, August, September, October — peaking at22.6°C (72.7°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)
17
Jan
16
Feb
16
Mar
17
Apr
18
May
20
Jun
22
Jul
23
Aug
Current
22
Sep
21
Oct
19
Nov
17
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January15.3°C16.6°C18.3°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
February14.6°C15.8°C17.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March14.3°C15.7°C17.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April15.7°C16.5°C17.6°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
May16.8°C18°C20.3°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
June18.9°C19.9°C21.7°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
July20°C21.7°C23.9°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
August21.6°C22.6°C24.4°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
SeptemberCurrent19.8°C21.8°C24.4°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
October18.4°C20.6°C22.4°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
November15.9°C18.7°C20.1°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
December15.6°C17.4°C19.4°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

Swimming FAQs for Playa Chica

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Playa Chica today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Playa Chica this time of year is 21.8°C (71.2°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 Playa Chica?

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

What is the typical water temperature in Playa Chica in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Playa Chica average around21.8°C (71.2°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 19.8°C and a maximum of 24.4°C.

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