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Water temperature in Praia da Luz

This data the coastal Praia da Luz 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 Praia da Luz

Water temperature in Praia da Luz today is 17.4°C. Based on our historical data over a period of ten years, the warmest water in this day in the Atlantic Ocean near Praia da Luz was recorded in 2016 and was 23.3°C, and the coldest was recorded in 2022 at 16.9°C. Sea water temperature in Praia da Luz is expected to rise to 20.2°C in the next 10 days. September average water temperature in Praia da Luz is 20°C, the minimum temperature is 15.4°C, and the maximum is 23.5°C.

The swimming season in Praia da Luz lasts from June to October. During those months, Praia da Luz water temperature does not drop below 20°C and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The average water temperature in Praia da Luz in winter reaches 16°C, in spring 16.1°C, in summer the average temperature rises to 19°C, and in autumn it is 19.2°C.

Praia da Luz water temperature now


5 September 2025
today temp
17.4°C
4 September 2025
yesterday temp
17.8°C


The sea salinity in Praia da Luz is 35.77‰, and the average salinity of the World Ocean is 35‰.

Surf Forecast in Praia da Luz 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 Praia da Luz. 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 Praia da Luz. 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
1' 8"1' 6"1' 4"1' 3"
0.51 m0.45 m0.41 m0.38 m
12-15 h15-18 h18-21 h21-24 h
1' 3"1' 4"1' 4"1' 3"
0.39 m0.41 m0.41 m0.38 m

Surf report in Praia da Luz

Praia da Luz wave height and direction

Praia da Luz weather forecast

Praia da Luz wind speed and direction

Current temperature and weather

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

0-3 h3-6 h6-9 h9-12 h
19.6°C17.9°C17.2°C19.3°C
12-15 h15-18 h18-21 h21-24 h
25.3°C27.1°C23.8°C19°C

You may also be interested in other sections of our site for Praia da Luz: Sunrise and Sunset, Tides

Praia da Luz water temperature by month

These figures shows the average, minimum and maximum monthly sea temperature in Praia da Luz. 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 Praia da Luz 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
January15.9°C14.2°C18°Ccold
Sea water temperature in Praia da Luz in January
February15.2°C13.7°C17.3°Ccold
Sea water temperature in Praia da Luz in February
March15.2°C13.8°C17.1°Ccold
Sea water temperature in Praia da Luz in March
April16°C13.9°C18.4°Ccold
Sea water temperature in Praia da Luz in April
May17°C14.8°C20.4°Ccold
Sea water temperature in Praia da Luz in May
June18.2°C14.7°C22.5°Ccold
Sea water temperature in Praia da Luz in June
July19.1°C15.5°C24°Ccold
Sea water temperature in Praia da Luz in July
August19.6°C14.9°C23.2°Ccold
Sea water temperature in Praia da Luz in August
September20°C15.4°C23.5°Cwarm
Sea water temperature in Praia da Luz in September
October19.6°C16°C23.4°Ccold
Sea water temperature in Praia da Luz in October
November18°C14.2°C20.7°Ccold
Sea water temperature in Praia da Luz in November
December16.8°C14.3°C19.1°Ccold
Sea water temperature in Praia da Luz in December

Chart monthly average water temperature in Praia da Luz

Water temperature in Praia da Luz

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 Praia da Luz 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
Burgau17.2°C27°C0.59 m
Praia Dona Ana17.4°C27°C0.42 m
Praia do Camilo17.4°C27°C0.42 m
Budens17.4°C27°C1.02 m
Salema17.1°C21°C1.26 m
Torralta17.5°C29°C0.34 m
Praia dos Tres Irmaos17.5°C29°C0.34 m
Zavial16.8°C21°C1.26 m
Praia da Rocha17.3°C27°C0.3 m
Praia da Cordoama16.4°C21°C1.47 m

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