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Water temperature in Povoa de Varzim

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This data the coastal Povoa de Varzim 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 Povoa de Varzim

Water temperature in Povoa de Varzim today is 18.3°C. Based on our historical data over a period of ten years, the warmest water in this day in the Atlantic Ocean near Povoa de Varzim was recorded in 2021 and was 20.7°C, and the coldest was recorded in 2024 at 13.2°C. Sea water temperature in Povoa de Varzim is expected to drop to 17.6°C in the next 10 days. September average water temperature in Povoa de Varzim is 17.3°C, the minimum temperature is 13.1°C, and the maximum is 21.6°C.

Throughout the year, the water temperature in Povoa de Varzim does not rise above 20°C and therefore is not suitable for comfortable swimming. But on some days of September, October, the water temperature warms up to 20°C and above. The average water temperature in Povoa de Varzim in winter reaches 13.6°C, in spring 14.4°C, in summer the average temperature rises to 16.6°C, and in autumn it is 16.6°C.

Povoa de Varzim water temperature now


5 September 2025
today temp
18.3°C
4 September 2025
yesterday temp
17.6°C


The sea salinity in Povoa de Varzim is 34.98‰, and the average salinity of the World Ocean is 35‰.

Surf Forecast in Povoa de Varzim 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 Povoa de Varzim. 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 Povoa de Varzim. 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 h3-6 h6-9 h9-12 h
6' 3"5' 10"5' 5"5' 1"
1.9 m1.77 m1.64 m1.56 m
12-15 h15-18 h18-21 h21-24 h
5' 0"4' 11"4' 8"4' 4"
1.53 m1.5 m1.41 m1.31 m

Surf report in Povoa de Varzim

Povoa de Varzim wave height and direction

Povoa de Varzim weather forecast

Povoa de Varzim wind speed and direction

Current temperature and weather

Data in a table show Povoa de Varzim temperature today (5 September 2025). For more information and forecast for a few days, go to the weather forecast Povoa de Varzim.

0-3 h3-6 h6-9 h9-12 h
15.9°C14.8°C14.4°C18°C
12-15 h15-18 h18-21 h21-24 h
19.7°C19.1°C18.1°C16.7°C

You may also be interested in other sections of our site for Povoa de Varzim: Sunrise and Sunset, Tides

Povoa de Varzim water temperature by month

These figures shows the average, minimum and maximum monthly sea temperature in Povoa de Varzim. 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 Povoa de Varzim 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
January13.5°C11.4°C15.5°Ccold
Sea water temperature in Povoa de Varzim in January
February13.2°C11.5°C15°Ccold
Sea water temperature in Povoa de Varzim in February
March13.5°C12°C15.1°Ccold
Sea water temperature in Povoa de Varzim in March
April14.4°C12.2°C17.4°Ccold
Sea water temperature in Povoa de Varzim in April
May15.3°C12.8°C18.1°Ccold
Sea water temperature in Povoa de Varzim in May
June16.3°C12.8°C19.8°Ccold
Sea water temperature in Povoa de Varzim in June
July16.7°C13.5°C20°Ccold
Sea water temperature in Povoa de Varzim in July
August16.8°C13.4°C19.9°Ccold
Sea water temperature in Povoa de Varzim in August
September17.3°C13.1°C21.6°Ccold
Sea water temperature in Povoa de Varzim in September
October16.9°C13.1°C20.6°Ccold
Sea water temperature in Povoa de Varzim in October
November15.6°C12.4°C19.2°Ccold
Sea water temperature in Povoa de Varzim in November
December14.2°C11.4°C16.6°Ccold
Sea water temperature in Povoa de Varzim in December

Chart monthly average water temperature in Povoa de Varzim

Water temperature in Povoa de Varzim

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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Nearby beaches and cities

The nearest beaches and cities from Povoa de Varzim 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
Aver-o-Mar18.4°C19°C1.51 m
Vila do Conde18.1°C19°C1.58 m
Ofir18.5°C19°C1.51 m
Leca da Palmeira17.9°C20°C1.31 m
Porto17.8°C20°C1.7 m
Esposende18.4°C25°C1.18 m
Matosinhos17.9°C20°C1.31 m
Leixoes17.9°C20°C1.31 m
Canidelo18.1°C21°C1.49 m
Foz do Douro18.1°C21°C1.49 m

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