This data the coastal Algarve sea water temperature today, tomorrow and the upcoming days. Besides, you can also get information about the weather and surf forecast, as well as the data on sunrise / sunset and moonrise / moonset at a given point on any given day.
Water temperature in Algarve today is 18°C. Based on our historical data over a period of ten years, the warmest water in this day in the Atlantic Ocean near Algarve was recorded in 2016 and was 24°C, and the coldest was recorded in 2022 at 18.2°C. Sea water temperature in Algarve is expected to rise to 20.9°C in the next 10 days. September average water temperature in Algarve is 20.8°C, the minimum temperature is 17°C, and the maximum is 24.2°C.
The swimming season in Algarve lasts from June to October. During those months, Algarve water temperature does not drop below 20°C and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The average water temperature in Algarve in winter reaches 16.1°C, in spring 16.4°C, in summer the average temperature rises to 20°C, and in autumn it is 19.7°C.
5 September 2025 |
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today temp |
18°C |
4 September 2025 |
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yesterday temp |
18°C |
The sea salinity in Algarve is 35.74‰, and the average salinity of the World Ocean is 35‰.
Another important indicators for a comfortable holiday on the beach are the presence and height of the waves, as well as the speed and direction of the wind. Please find below data on the swell size for Algarve. We calculate the swell size based on the mean wave height (trough to crest) of each third highest wave. For more information on surf forecasts for the next ten days, please visit sea state forecast Algarve. Data in table shown for 5 September 2025, time in GMT 0 format (you can change the time zone on the sea state forecast page)
0-3 h | 3-6 h | 6-9 h | 9-12 h |
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2' 0" | 1' 8" | 1' 5" | 1' 3" |
0.6 m | 0.52 m | 0.43 m | 0.37 m |
12-15 h | 15-18 h | 18-21 h | 21-24 h |
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1' 2" | 1' 2" | 1' 2" | 1' 2" |
0.36 m | 0.36 m | 0.35 m | 0.36 m |
Data in a table show Algarve temperature today (5 September 2025). For more information and forecast for a few days, go to the weather forecast Algarve.
0-3 h | 3-6 h | 6-9 h | 9-12 h |
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20.4°C | 18.6°C | 17.7°C | 20.4°C |
12-15 h | 15-18 h | 18-21 h | 21-24 h |
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27.1°C | 28°C | 25.8°C | 21.4°C |
You may also be interested in other sections of our site for Algarve: Sunrise and Sunset, Tides
These figures shows the average, minimum and maximum monthly sea temperature in Algarve. In addition to the table values, the graph below displays of changes average surface temperature during the year. Values are calculated based on the data over the past 10 years. Using them, you can check the water temperature in Algarve on any day of this period that interests you. Click on the month link and you will see a table for each day, or alternatively you can view the temperature curve of the month and select 2 different years you want to compare, either in a table or as a curve
Month | Avr | Min | Max | |
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January | 16°C | 14.3°C | 17.8°C | cold |
Sea water temperature in Algarve in January | ||||
February | 15.3°C | 13.8°C | 17.6°C | cold |
Sea water temperature in Algarve in February | ||||
March | 15.3°C | 13.9°C | 17°C | cold |
Sea water temperature in Algarve in March | ||||
April | 16.3°C | 14.2°C | 18.9°C | cold |
Sea water temperature in Algarve in April | ||||
May | 17.5°C | 15.2°C | 21.5°C | cold |
Sea water temperature in Algarve in May | ||||
June | 19°C | 15.4°C | 23.4°C | cold |
Sea water temperature in Algarve in June | ||||
July | 20.2°C | 16.7°C | 25.1°C | warm |
Sea water temperature in Algarve in July | ||||
August | 20.7°C | 16.8°C | 23.8°C | warm |
Sea water temperature in Algarve in August | ||||
September | 20.8°C | 17°C | 24.2°C | warm |
Sea water temperature in Algarve in September | ||||
October | 20.1°C | 16.1°C | 24.3°C | warm |
Sea water temperature in Algarve in October | ||||
November | 18.3°C | 14.4°C | 20.9°C | cold |
Sea water temperature in Algarve in November | ||||
December | 16.9°C | 14.5°C | 19.1°C | cold |
Sea water temperature in Algarve in December |