Málaga, Spain
Alboran Sea36.74°N, 3.88°WStation SP-MAL-PLA

Playa La Caletilla Sea Water Temperature

A mild beach on the Alboran Sea, warmest around August at about 24°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Playa La Caletilla water temperature

22.7
72.9°FComfortable (20°C – 24°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgAlboran Sea36.74°N, 3.88°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
24°C
75.6°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
Sunset
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Golden hour close

7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
22.7°C
72.9°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
ThuOct 1
23°C
73.4°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
FriOct 2
23.1°C
73.6°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
SatOct 3
23°C
73.4°F
Waves: 0.6m
Comfortable
SunOct 4
22.7°C
72.9°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
MonOct 5
22.4°C
72.3°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
TueOct 6
22.3°C
72.1°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Playa La Caletilla.
Confidence: High

Playa La Caletilla Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Playa La Caletilla occurs inJuly, August, September — peaking at24°C (75.2°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
23
Jul
24
Aug
Current
23
Sep
20
Oct
18
Nov
16
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January14°C15.4°C17.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February13.7°C15°C16.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March13.8°C15.3°C16.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April14.9°C16.3°C17.8°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
May15°C17.9°C21.3°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
June16°C19.9°C22.8°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
July20.1°C22.6°C25.4°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
August21.2°C24°C26.6°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
SeptemberCurrent20.2°C22.7°C25.2°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
October17°C20°C22.4°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
November14.6°C17.5°C21.5°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
December14.4°C16.1°C18.3°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

Swimming FAQs for Playa La Caletilla

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Playa La Caletilla today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Playa La Caletilla this time of year is 22.7°C (72.9°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 La Caletilla?

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

What is the typical water temperature in Playa La Caletilla in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Playa La Caletilla average around22.7°C (72.9°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 20.2°C and a maximum of 25.2°C.

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