Pontevedra, Spain
Cantabrian Sea42.20°N, 8.79°WStation SP-PON-PRA

Praia da Fontaíña Sea Water Temperature

A temperate beach on the Cantabrian Sea, warmest around August at about 17°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Praia da Fontaíña water temperature

17
62.6°FCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

Invigorating and crisp. Tolerable for active swimming, but chilly for prolonged casual bathing.

+0°vs Sep avgCantabrian Sea42.20°N, 8.79°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
19°C
65.3°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
17°C
62.6°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
ThuOct 1
17.3°C
63.1°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
FriOct 2
17.4°C
63.3°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
SatOct 3
17.3°C
63.1°F
Waves: 0.6m
Refreshing
SunOct 4
17°C
62.6°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
MonOct 5
16.7°C
62.1°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
TueOct 6
16.6°C
61.9°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Praia da Fontaíña.
Confidence: High

Praia da Fontaíña Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Praia da Fontaíña occurs inJuly, August, September, October — peaking at17°C (62.6°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)
14
Jan
13
Feb
13
Mar
14
Apr
16
May
17
Jun
17
Jul
17
Aug
Current
17
Sep
17
Oct
16
Nov
14
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January12.1°C13.7°C15.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February11.5°C13.2°C14.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March12°C13.4°C15.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April12.9°C14.2°C15.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May13.1°C15.5°C17.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June15°C16.6°C18.6°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
July15.1°C16.8°C18.5°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
August14°C17°C19.6°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
SeptemberCurrent14.3°C17°C20°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
October14.8°C16.8°C20.2°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
November13.2°C15.6°C17.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December12.4°C14.4°C16.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Praia da Fontaíña

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Praia da Fontaíña today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Praia da Fontaíña this time of year is 17°C (62.6°F) — classified as Cool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C). Invigorating and crisp. Tolerable for active swimming, but chilly for prolonged casual bathing. Live readings load automatically.

What are the warmest months for swimming in Praia da Fontaíña?

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

What is the typical water temperature in Praia da Fontaíña in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Praia da Fontaíña average around17°C (62.6°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 14.3°C and a maximum of 20°C.

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