La Coruña, Spain
Cantabrian Sea43.38°N, 8.34°WStation SP-LAC-PRA

Praia de Espiñeiro Sea Water Temperature

A temperate beach on the Cantabrian Sea, warmest around August at about 18.5°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Praia de Espiñeiro water temperature

17.2
63°FCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgCantabrian Sea43.38°N, 8.34°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
19°C
65.7°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
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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

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Today
WedSep 30
17.2°C
63°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
ThuOct 1
17.5°C
63.5°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
FriOct 2
17.6°C
63.7°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
SatOct 3
17.5°C
63.5°F
Waves: 0.6m
Refreshing
SunOct 4
17.2°C
63°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
MonOct 5
16.9°C
62.4°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
TueOct 6
16.8°C
62.2°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Praia de Espiñeiro.
Confidence: High

Praia de Espiñeiro Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Praia de Espiñeiro occurs inJuly, August, September, October — peaking at18.5°C (65.3°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
17
Jul
19
Aug
Current
17
Sep
17
Oct
15
Nov
14
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January12°C13.6°C15.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February11.9°C13°C14.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March11.5°C13°C14°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April12.2°C13.5°C14.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May13.2°C14.5°C16.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June13.5°C15.8°C17.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July14.9°C17.2°C19.1°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
August14.3°C18.5°C20.5°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
SeptemberCurrent13.4°C17.2°C19.8°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
October14.5°C16.6°C20.1°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
November13.6°C15.2°C17.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December12.8°C14.1°C15.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Praia de Espiñeiro

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Praia de Espiñeiro today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Praia de Espiñeiro this time of year is 17.2°C (63°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 Praia de Espiñeiro?

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

What is the typical water temperature in Praia de Espiñeiro in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Praia de Espiñeiro average around17.2°C (63.0°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 13.4°C and a maximum of 19.8°C.

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