Melilla, Spain
Alboran Sea35.27°N, 2.93°WStation SP-MEL-PLA

Playa de la Hípica Sea Water Temperature

A mild beach on the Alboran Sea, warmest around August at about 24.5°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Playa de la Hípica water temperature

23.6
74.5°FComfortable (20°C – 24°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgAlboran Sea35.27°N, 2.93°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
25°C
77.2°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
23.6°C
74.5°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
ThuOct 1
23.9°C
75°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
FriOct 2
24°C
75.2°F
Waves: 0.7m
Warm
SatOct 3
23.9°C
75°F
Waves: 0.6m
Comfortable
SunOct 4
23.6°C
74.5°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
MonOct 5
23.3°C
73.9°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
TueOct 6
23.2°C
73.8°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Playa de la Hípica.
Confidence: High

Playa de la Hípica Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Playa de la Hípica occurs inJuly, August, September — peaking at24.5°C (76.1°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
16
Mar
17
Apr
19
May
21
Jun
23
Jul
25
Aug
Current
24
Sep
21
Oct
19
Nov
17
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January15.2°C16°C17.5°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
February14.1°C15.4°C16.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March14.4°C15.8°C16.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April15.3°C16.6°C18.1°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
May16.9°C18.5°C21.1°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
June19.5°C20.7°C22.8°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
July21.2°C23.1°C25.2°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
August21.6°C24.5°C26.8°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
SeptemberCurrent22°C23.6°C25.4°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
October19.1°C21.4°C23.2°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
November16°C18.5°C20.9°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
December15.5°C16.8°C18.6°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

Swimming FAQs for Playa de la Hípica

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Playa de la Hípica today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Playa de la Hípica this time of year is 23.6°C (74.5°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 Hípica?

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

What is the typical water temperature in Playa de la Hípica in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Playa de la Hípica average around23.6°C (74.5°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 22°C and a maximum of 25.4°C.

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