Málaga, Spain
Alboran Sea36.42°N, 5.14°WStation SP-MAL-LAR

La Rada Sea Water Temperature

A mild beach on the Alboran Sea, warmest around August at about 22°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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La Rada 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 avgAlboran Sea36.42°N, 5.14°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 La Rada.
Confidence: High

La Rada Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in La Rada occurs inJuly, August, September, October — peaking at22°C (71.6°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)
16
Jan
15
Feb
15
Mar
16
Apr
17
May
19
Jun
21
Jul
22
Aug
Current
21
Sep
19
Oct
17
Nov
16
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January14.3°C15.8°C17.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February14.2°C15.2°C16.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March14.1°C15.4°C16.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April15°C16.2°C17.2°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
May15.8°C17.2°C18.9°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
June16.5°C18.8°C20.7°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
July18.3°C20.8°C22.8°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
August18.8°C22°C24.9°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
SeptemberCurrent16.5°C20.9°C24.4°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
October16.7°C19.2°C20.5°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
November14.4°C17.4°C20.4°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
December15.1°C16.4°C18°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

Swimming FAQs for La Rada

Is the sea warm enough to swim in La Rada today?

Typical sea surface temperature in La Rada 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 La Rada?

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

What is the typical water temperature in La Rada in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in La Rada average around20.9°C (69.6°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 16.5°C and a maximum of 24.4°C.

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