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This data the coastal Ponta Delgada 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.

Current sea temperature in Ponta Delgada

Water temperature in Ponta Delgada today is 23.4°C. Based on our historical data over a period of ten years, the warmest water in this day in the Atlantic Ocean near Ponta Delgada was recorded in 2024 and was 24.8°C, and the coldest was recorded in 2012 at 22.6°C. Sea water temperature in Ponta Delgada is expected to drop to 23.1°C in the next 10 days. September average water temperature in Ponta Delgada is 23.1°C, the minimum temperature is 21.2°C, and the maximum is 25.4°C.

The swimming season in Ponta Delgada lasts from June to November. During those months, Ponta Delgada water temperature does not drop below 20°C and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The average water temperature in Ponta Delgada in winter reaches 17.1°C, in spring 16.9°C, in summer the average temperature rises to 21.6°C, and in autumn it is 21.4°C.

Ponta Delgada water temperature now


5 September 2025
today temp
23.4°C
4 September 2025
yesterday temp
23.6°C


The sea salinity in Ponta Delgada is 36.20‰, and the average salinity of the World Ocean is 35‰.

Surf Forecast in Ponta Delgada for today

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 Ponta Delgada. 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 Ponta Delgada. Data in table shown for 6 September 2025, time in GMT 0 format (you can change the time zone on the sea state forecast page)

0-3 h3-6 h6-9 h9-12 h
2' 4"2' 4"2' 6"3' 0"
0.7 m0.7 m0.75 m0.91 m
12-15 h15-18 h18-21 h21-24 h
3' 8"4' 4"5' 4"6' 0"
1.12 m1.33 m1.63 m1.84 m

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Current temperature and weather

Data in a table show Ponta Delgada temperature today (6 September 2025). For more information and forecast for a few days, go to the weather forecast Ponta Delgada.

0-3 h3-6 h6-9 h9-12 h
19.9°C20°C20.4°C22.3°C
12-15 h15-18 h18-21 h21-24 h
23.2°C23.6°C23°C23°C

You may also be interested in other sections of our site for Ponta Delgada: Sunrise and Sunset, Tides

Ponta Delgada water temperature by month

These figures shows the average, minimum and maximum monthly sea temperature in Ponta Delgada. 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 Ponta Delgada 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

MonthAvrMinMax
January17°C15.3°C19°Ccold
Sea water temperature in Ponta Delgada in January
February16.4°C15.1°C18°Ccold
Sea water temperature in Ponta Delgada in February
March16.3°C15.2°C17.6°Ccold
Sea water temperature in Ponta Delgada in March
April16.6°C15.1°C18.5°Ccold
Sea water temperature in Ponta Delgada in April
May17.7°C16.1°C20.1°Ccold
Sea water temperature in Ponta Delgada in May
June19.7°C17.6°C22°Ccold
Sea water temperature in Ponta Delgada in June
July21.7°C19.3°C24.3°Cwarm
Sea water temperature in Ponta Delgada in July
August23.3°C21.4°C26°Cwarm
Sea water temperature in Ponta Delgada in August
September23.1°C21.2°C25.4°Cwarm
Sea water temperature in Ponta Delgada in September
October21.5°C18.4°C24.1°Cwarm
Sea water temperature in Ponta Delgada in October
November19.6°C16.9°C21.8°Ccold
Sea water temperature in Ponta Delgada in November
December18°C15.9°C20.2°Ccold
Sea water temperature in Ponta Delgada in December

Chart monthly average water temperature in Ponta Delgada

Water temperature in Ponta Delgada

Where is the warmest sea water in the world?

If you want to plan a vacation on the beach and enjoy the warm sea, choose the day of the year, region and the minimum comfortable sea/ocean temperature that interests you. As a result, you will get a list of countries and cities in which the average sea temperature or maximum temperature on this day over the past 10 years exceeds your chosen value

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Water temperature: min 16°C
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Nearby beaches and cities

The nearest beaches and cities from Ponta Delgada with the water temperature today, as well as the air temperature and the state of the weather during the day and the average wave height for today

WaterWeatherWave
Faja de Baixo23.4°C24°C1.24 m
Rosto de Cao23.4°C24°C1.24 m
Rabo de Peixe23.2°C24°C1.29 m
Vila Franca do Campo23.3°C24°C0.9 m
Vila do Porto23.6°C24°C1.07 m
Terceira Island23.3°C24°C1.27 m
Praia da Vitoria23.4°C23°C1.52 m
Lajes23.4°C23°C1.52 m
Angra do Heroismo23.1°C24°C1.32 m
Graciosa Island23.2°C23°C1.84 m

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