Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
Alboran Sea28.21°N, 16.42°WStation SP-SAN-PLA

Playa Zapata Sea Water Temperature

A mild beach on the Alboran Sea, warmest around September at about 23.8°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Playa Zapata water temperature

23.8
74.8°FComfortable (20°C – 24°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgAlboran Sea28.21°N, 16.42°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
25°C
77.5°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
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First morning light
Sunset
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Golden hour close

7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

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Today
WedSep 30
23.8°C
74.8°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
ThuOct 1
24.1°C
75.4°F
Waves: 0.9m
Warm
FriOct 2
24.2°C
75.6°F
Waves: 0.7m
Warm
SatOct 3
24.1°C
75.4°F
Waves: 0.6m
Warm
SunOct 4
23.8°C
74.8°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
MonOct 5
23.5°C
74.3°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
TueOct 6
23.4°C
74.1°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Playa Zapata.
Confidence: High

Playa Zapata Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Playa Zapata occurs inJuly, August, September, October, November — peaking at23.8°C (74.8°F) in September.

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

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Current month Comfortable (20–24°C) Warm (24°C+) Cool (<20°C)
20
Jan
19
Feb
19
Mar
20
Apr
20
May
22
Jun
22
Jul
23
Aug
Current
24
Sep
24
Oct
22
Nov
21
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January18.9°C20°C21.7°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
February17.8°C19.3°C20.8°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
March17.8°C19.1°C20.4°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
April18°C19.6°C20.9°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
May19.1°C20.3°C21.6°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
June20.2°C21.6°C22.9°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
July21.5°C22.3°C24.2°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
August22°C23.2°C24.4°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
SeptemberCurrent22.6°C23.8°C24.9°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
October22.5°C23.7°C25.2°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
November21°C22.4°C23.7°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
December19.8°C21.2°C22.6°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)

Swimming FAQs for Playa Zapata

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Playa Zapata today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Playa Zapata this time of year is 23.8°C (74.8°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 Zapata?

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

What is the typical water temperature in Playa Zapata in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Playa Zapata average around23.8°C (74.8°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 22.6°C and a maximum of 24.9°C.

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