Málaga, Spain
Alboran Sea36.53°N, 4.63°WStation SP-MAL-PLA

Playa del Castillo 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.

Live readings · auto-updating
Water Temperature NowBuoy & Sentinel-3 SST

Playa del Castillo 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 Sea36.53°N, 4.63°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
UV Index
—
Daily maximum
Sunrise
—
First morning light
Sunset
—
Golden hour close

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 del Castillo.
Confidence: High

Playa del Castillo Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Playa del Castillo occurs inJuly, August, September — peaking at23.7°C (74.7°F) in August.

Year-Round Water Temperature Curve (°C / °F)

Hover a bar for details
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 del Castillo

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Playa del Castillo today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Playa del Castillo 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 del Castillo?

The highest water temperatures in Playa del Castillo typically occur duringJuly, August, September, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Playa del Castillo in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Playa del Castillo average around22.4°C (72.3°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 19.2°C and a maximum of 25.1°C.

Other Beaches in Spain

Explore all Spain stations

Playa del Castillo Coastal Zone Map

Live OpenStreetMap