Cantabria, Spain
Cantabrian Sea43.48°N, 3.84°WStation SP-CAN-PLA

Playa de La Maruca Sea Water Temperature

A temperate beach on the Cantabrian Sea, warmest around August at about 21.6°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Playa de La Maruca water temperature

20.9
69.6°FComfortable (20°C – 24°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgCantabrian Sea43.48°N, 3.84°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
22°C
72.3°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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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
20.9°C
69.6°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
ThuOct 1
21.2°C
70.2°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
FriOct 2
21.3°C
70.3°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
SatOct 3
21.2°C
70.2°F
Waves: 0.6m
Comfortable
SunOct 4
20.9°C
69.6°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
MonOct 5
20.6°C
69.1°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
TueOct 6
20.5°C
68.9°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Playa de La Maruca.
Confidence: High

Playa de La Maruca Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Playa de La Maruca occurs inJuly, August, September, October — peaking at21.6°C (70.9°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
14
Apr
15
May
18
Jun
21
Jul
22
Aug
Current
21
Sep
19
Oct
16
Nov
14
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January12°C13.2°C14.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February11.9°C12.7°C13.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March11.6°C12.7°C13.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April12.3°C13.6°C15.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May12.8°C15.3°C17.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June16.4°C18.1°C19.8°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
July18.5°C20.7°C22.8°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
August19.1°C21.6°C23.6°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
SeptemberCurrent19.5°C20.9°C22.6°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
October17.2°C18.9°C22°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
November14.6°C16.1°C18.2°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
December12.6°C14.2°C15.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Playa de La Maruca

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Playa de La Maruca today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Playa de La Maruca this time of year is 20.9°C (69.6°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 de La Maruca?

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

What is the typical water temperature in Playa de La Maruca in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Playa de La Maruca average around20.9°C (69.6°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 19.5°C and a maximum of 22.6°C.

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