La Coruña, Spain
Cantabrian Sea42.78°N, 9.00°WStation SP-LAC-OAR

O Areal Sea Water Temperature

A temperate beach on the Cantabrian Sea, warmest around August at about 17°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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O Areal water temperature

16.7
62.1°FCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgCantabrian Sea42.78°N, 9.00°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
18°C
64.8°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
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Golden hour close

7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
16.7°C
62.1°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
ThuOct 1
17°C
62.6°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
FriOct 2
17.1°C
62.8°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
SatOct 3
17°C
62.6°F
Waves: 0.6m
Refreshing
SunOct 4
16.7°C
62.1°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
MonOct 5
16.4°C
61.5°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
TueOct 6
16.3°C
61.3°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at O Areal.
Confidence: High

O Areal Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in O Areal occurs inJuly, August, September, October — peaking at17°C (62.6°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)
14
Jan
13
Feb
13
Mar
14
Apr
15
May
16
Jun
16
Jul
17
Aug
Current
17
Sep
17
Oct
16
Nov
14
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January12.2°C13.7°C15.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February11.6°C13.2°C14.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March11.8°C13.2°C14.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April12.7°C14°C14.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May12.6°C15°C17.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June13.3°C15.9°C17.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July14.5°C16.4°C18.2°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
August15.1°C17°C18.8°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
SeptemberCurrent14.3°C16.7°C19.6°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
October14.8°C16.8°C20.2°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
November13.3°C15.6°C17.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December12.7°C14.4°C16.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for O Areal

Is the sea warm enough to swim in O Areal today?

Typical sea surface temperature in O Areal this time of year is 16.7°C (62.1°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 O Areal?

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

What is the typical water temperature in O Areal in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in O Areal average around16.7°C (62.1°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 14.3°C and a maximum of 19.6°C.

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