Málaga, Spain
Alboran Sea36.50°N, 4.68°WStation SP-MAL-PLA

Playa de La Cala - El Torreón Sea Water Temperature

A mild beach on the Alboran Sea, warmest around August at about 23.7°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Playa de La Cala - El Torreón water temperature

22.4
72.3°FComfortable (20°C – 24°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgAlboran Sea36.50°N, 4.68°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
24°C
75°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
22.4°C
72.3°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
ThuOct 1
22.7°C
72.9°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
FriOct 2
22.8°C
73°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
SatOct 3
22.7°C
72.9°F
Waves: 0.6m
Comfortable
SunOct 4
22.4°C
72.3°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
MonOct 5
22.1°C
71.8°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
TueOct 6
22°C
71.6°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Playa de La Cala - El Torreón.
Confidence: High

Playa de La Cala - El Torreón Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Playa de La Cala - El Torreón occurs inJuly, August, September — peaking at23.7°C (74.7°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)
15
Jan
15
Feb
15
Mar
16
Apr
18
May
20
Jun
22
Jul
24
Aug
Current
22
Sep
20
Oct
17
Nov
16
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January13.8°C15.4°C16.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February13.7°C15°C16.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March14.3°C15.3°C16.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April15°C16.3°C18°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
May15°C17.8°C20.7°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
June16.5°C19.8°C22.8°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
July20.1°C22.4°C24.9°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
August21.2°C23.7°C26.5°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
SeptemberCurrent19.2°C22.4°C25.1°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
October16.4°C19.7°C21.9°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
November14.6°C17.4°C21.7°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
December14.4°C16°C18.2°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

Swimming FAQs for Playa de La Cala - El Torreón

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Playa de La Cala - El Torreón today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Playa de La Cala - El Torreón this time of year is 22.4°C (72.3°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 Cala - El Torreón?

The highest water temperatures in Playa de La Cala - El Torreón typically occur duringJuly, August, September, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Playa de La Cala - El Torreón in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Playa de La Cala - El Torreón average around22.4°C (72.3°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 19.2°C and a maximum of 25.1°C.

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