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Water Temperature in the Atlantic Ocean in Ericeira, Portugal: Current, Historical Data and Forecast
On this page, you will find comprehensive information about the sea temperature in Ericeira in Portugal, including current readings, historical data and trends, monthly averages, as well as weather forecasts and upcoming temperature predictions. We find every spot where you can swim and tell you what the water temperature is there today and throughout the year.
Current Water Temperature in Ericeira
14.5°C
TODAY
14.5°C
YESTERDAY
14.4°C
A WEEK AGO
Analysis, Historical Data, and Forecast of Water Temperature
Today sea water temperature in the Atlantic Ocean in Ericeira is 14.5°C. The water is significantly warmer, and swimming becomes possible for most people. However, caution may still be required for prolonged stays in the water, as extended exposure can cause discomfort. This is a suitable temperature range for short swims and for those accustomed to cooler water. For more comfortable swimming, it is recommended to use proper gear.
It is important to note that these swimming tips and recommendations apply only in good weather. When the air temperature is below 68°F (20°C), and sometimes even below 77°F (25°C), swimming can be unpleasant even with relatively high water temperatures.
Water Temperature Chart for Atlantic Ocean in Ericeira Over the Last 30 Days
The water temperature in Ericeira today is lower than both a week ago and a month ago. Today's sea temperature is generally in line with historical values for this day.
According to our forecast, the sea temperature in Ericeira will remain nearly unchanged in the coming days, its value will be 15.0°C.
Actual nearshore water temperatures may fluctuate by several degrees from the reported values, especially following heavy rainfall or extended periods of strong winds. Certain wind patterns can cause colder, deeper waters to rise and replace the sun-warmed surface water, leading to noticeable variations.
Our forecast is based on a proprietary mathematical model that considers real-time water temperature changes, historical trends, key weather patterns, wind strength and direction, and air temperature specific to each region. Additionally, we incorporate data from other resorts across Portugal to enhance accuracy.
Water temperature data for Ericeira and nearby towns and resorts is gathered from various sources, including buoys and satellite sea and ocean surface maps provided by the NOAA agency. We also incorporate data from local authorities in each specific location worldwide to ensure more accurate temperature readings.
Table of Daily Sea Temperature Data
Date | Current | Average | Forecast |
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Feb 15 | 14.4°C | 15.3°C | |
Feb 16 | 14.4°C | 15.0°C | |
Feb 17 | 14.0°C | 15.3°C | |
Feb 18 | 14.6°C | 15.3°C | |
Feb 19 | 14.9°C | 15.0°C | |
Feb 20 | 14.5°C | 15.8°C | |
Feb 21 | 14.5°C | 15.0°C | |
Feb 22 | 14.3°C | 15.3°C | |
Feb 23 | 15.3°C | 14.6°C | |
Feb 24 | 16.0°C | 14.7°C | |
Feb 25 | 15.5°C | 14.8°C | |
Feb 26 | 15.0°C | 14.8°C | |
Feb 27 | 15.5°C | 14.9°C | |
Feb 28 | 14.8°C | 14.9°C | |
Mar 1 | 15.5°C | 15.0°C | |
Mar 2 | 15.0°C | 15.0°C |
Sea Temperature in Ericeira Throughout the Year
Throughout the year, the sea temperature in Ericeira exceeds 77°F (25°C) for 0 days, exceeds 72°F (22°C) for 0 days, and exceeds 64°F (18°C) for 112 days.
Below is the annual chart of sea temperature changes in the Atlantic Ocean in Ericeira.

January
Minimum | Average | Maximum |
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14°C | 15.5°C | 17°C |
February
Minimum | Average | Maximum |
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13°C | 15°C | 17°C |
March
Minimum | Average | Maximum |
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13°C | 15°C | 17°C |
April
Minimum | Average | Maximum |
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14°C | 16°C | 18°C |
May
Minimum | Average | Maximum |
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15°C | 17.5°C | 20°C |
June
Minimum | Average | Maximum |
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15°C | 18°C | 21°C |
July
Minimum | Average | Maximum |
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16°C | 19°C | 22°C |
August
Minimum | Average | Maximum |
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16°C | 19.5°C | 23°C |
September
Minimum | Average | Maximum |
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15°C | 18.5°C | 22°C |
October
Minimum | Average | Maximum |
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16°C | 18.5°C | 21°C |
November
Minimum | Average | Maximum |
---|---|---|
14°C | 17°C | 20°C |
December
Minimum | Average | Maximum |
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13°C | 15.5°C | 18°C |
Monthly Water Temperature Histogram for Atlantic Ocean in Ericeira
You can explore detailed data on how the water temperature in Ericeira varies each month:
What Beaches Are There In and Around Ericeira?
Praia Dos Pescadores
Praia Dos Pescadores is a 5-stars sandy beach, is located directly in Ericeira. There are lifeguards on the beach. There is parking. There are restrooms. There are cafés. Praia Dos Pescadores is an excellent spot for fishing enthusiasts, offering good opportunities to catch local fish. Snorkeling is possible. It is suitable for surfing.
South Beach
South Beach is a 5-stars sandy beach, is located directly in Ericeira. It has been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag, ensuring high environmental and quality standards. There is parking. There are cafés. Snorkeling is possible. It is suitable for surfing. The calm waters make this beach ideal for swimming, providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all visitors.
San Sebastian Beach
San Sebastian Beach is a 4-stars sandy beach, is located directly in Ericeira. There are lifeguards on the beach. There is parking. There are restrooms. There are cafés. San Sebastian Beach is an excellent spot for fishing enthusiasts, offering good opportunities to catch local fish.
Praia Do Matadouro
Praia Do Matadouro is a 2-stars sandy beach, is located directly in Ericeira. There is parking. It is suitable for surfing.
Praia Do Alibaba
Praia Do Alibaba is a 2-stars sandy beach, located in a 2 km (1 miles) radius of Ericeira. There is parking. Praia Do Alibaba is an excellent spot for fishing enthusiasts, offering good opportunities to catch local fish.
Praia Pedra Branca
Praia Pedra Branca is a 2-stars sandy beach, located in a 2 km (1 miles) radius of Ericeira. Snorkeling is possible.
Praia Da Foz Do Lizandro
Praia Da Foz Do Lizandro is a 5-stars sandy beach, located in a 2 km (1 miles) radius of Ericeira. It has been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag, ensuring high environmental and quality standards. There are lifeguards on the beach. There is parking. There are restrooms. There are cafés. It is suitable for surfing. The calm waters make this beach ideal for swimming, providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all visitors.
Praia De Mil Regos
Praia De Mil Regos is a 1-stars pebble beach, located in a 2 km (1 miles) radius of Ericeira.
Praia Do Muro Da Galera
Praia Do Muro Da Galera is a 3-stars sandy beach, located in a 2 km (1 miles) radius of Ericeira. There is parking. There are cafés. Praia Do Muro Da Galera is an excellent spot for fishing enthusiasts, offering good opportunities to catch local fish. Snorkeling is possible. It is suitable for surfing.
Praia Da Orelheira
Praia Da Orelheira is a 3-stars sandy beach, located in a 2 km (1 miles) radius of Ericeira. There is parking. It is suitable for surfing. The calm waters make this beach ideal for swimming, providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all visitors.
Praia Da Empa
Praia Da Empa is a 3-stars sandy beach, located in a 2 km (1 miles) radius of Ericeira. There is parking. It is suitable for surfing. The calm waters make this beach ideal for swimming, providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all visitors.
Praia Do Penedo Mouro
Praia Do Penedo Mouro is a 1-stars sandy beach, located in a 3 km (2 miles) radius of Ericeira.
Praia De Ribeira D'Ilhas
Praia De Ribeira D'Ilhas is a 5-stars sandy beach, located in a 3 km (2 miles) radius of Ericeira. It has been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag, ensuring high environmental and quality standards. There are lifeguards on the beach. There is parking. There are restrooms. There are cafés. It is suitable for surfing.
Praia De Sao Juliao
Praia De Sao Juliao is a 5-stars sandy beach, located in a 3 km (2 miles) radius of Ericeira. There are lifeguards on the beach. There is parking. There are restrooms. There are cafés. It is suitable for surfing. The calm waters make this beach ideal for swimming, providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all visitors.
Praia De Ribeira
Praia De Ribeira is a 2-stars sandy beach, located in a 3 km (2 miles) radius of Ericeira. There is parking. There are cafés. Praia De Ribeira is an excellent spot for fishing enthusiasts, offering good opportunities to catch local fish.
Praia Da Pesqueira
Praia Da Pesqueira is a 3-stars sandy beach, located in a 3 km (2 miles) radius of Ericeira. There is parking. It is suitable for surfing. The calm waters make this beach ideal for swimming, providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all visitors.
Praia Do Banco Do Cavalinho
Praia Do Banco Do Cavalinho is a 2-stars sandy beach, located in a 4 km (2 miles) radius of Ericeira. It is suitable for surfing.
Sao Lourenco Beach
Sao Lourenco Beach is a 4-stars sandy beach, located in a 5 km (3 miles) radius of Ericeira. It has been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag, ensuring high environmental and quality standards. There are lifeguards on the beach. There is parking. It is suitable for surfing.
Praia Dos Coxos
Praia Dos Coxos is a 3-stars sandy beach, located in a 5 km (3 miles) radius of Ericeira. There is parking. There are cafés. It is suitable for surfing. The calm waters make this beach ideal for swimming, providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all visitors.
Vigia Beach
Vigia Beach is a 2-stars sandy beach, located in a 5 km (3 miles) radius of Ericeira. Vigia Beach is an excellent spot for fishing enthusiasts, offering good opportunities to catch local fish. Snorkeling is possible.
Ericeira Weather
FEBRUARY 23
13°C / 16°C
overcast clouds: 85-100%humidity: 67% | wind: 2 km/h
FEBRUARY 24
14°C / 16°C
scattered clouds: 25-50%humidity: 84% | wind: 5 km/h
FEBRUARY 25
11°C / 15°C
clear skyhumidity: 63% | wind: 4 km/h
FEBRUARY 26
12°C / 13°C
overcast clouds: 85-100%humidity: 62% | wind: 2 km/h



Sea Temperature in the Atlantic Ocean in Ericeira: General Trends and Swimming Opportunities
The Lisbon Metropolitan Area in Portugal experiences a Mediterranean climate characterized by mild, rainy winters and warm, dry summers. It enjoys plenty of sunshine throughout the year with the temperature ranging from an average low of around 8°C in winter to an average high of around 28°C in summer.
Ericeira is located in Europe in the Northern Hemisphere at a latitude of 39 degrees, along the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Ericeira lies within the Lisbon metropolitan area in Portugal.
The average annual daytime air temperature in Ericeira is 19°C (66°F), with the average nighttime temperature being 12°C (54°F). The highest average daily temperature occurs in August, reaching 24°C (75°F), while the lowest is in January at 14°C (58°F). As for nighttime temperatures, the minimum average temperature of 8°C (46°F) is recorded in January, and the maximum is in August, reaching 16°C (61°F).
According to historical data, Ericeira experiences 91 rainy days per year, which accounts for 25 percent of all days in the year. On average, there are 8 rainy days each month. The wettest month is November, with 12 rainy days and 114 mm (4.5 inches) of precipitation, while the driest month is July, which typically has 2 rainy days and only 5 mm (0.2 inches) of precipitation.
The average annual water temperature in Atlantic Ocean in Ericeira is 17°C (63°F). In February, the water reaches its lowest point of the year at 13°C (55°F), while in August, it peaks at 23°C (73°F). In Ericeira, the water temperature in the Atlantic Ocean never consistently reaches a comfortable level for swimming in any month.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ericeira and its Water Temperatures
What is the current sea temperature in Ericeira?
The water temperature today in the Atlantic Ocean in Ericeira is 58°F (14.5°C).
In which months is the water temperature in Ericeira comfortable for swimming?
It cannot be guaranteed that the water temperature in Ericeira will be comfortable for swimming in any month of the year.
What is the water temperature in Ericeira during the winter?
The water temperature in the Atlantic Ocean in Ericeira during the winter ranges from 13°C to 18°C (55°F to 64°F).
What is the water temperature in Ericeira during the spring?
The water temperature in the Atlantic Ocean in Ericeira during the spring ranges from 13°C to 20°C (55°F to 68°F).
What is the water temperature in Ericeira during the summer?
The water temperature in the Atlantic Ocean in Ericeira during the summer ranges from 15°C to 23°C (59°F to 73°F).
What is the water temperature in Ericeira during the fall?
The water temperature in the Atlantic Ocean in Ericeira during the fall ranges from 14°C to 22°C (57°F to 72°F).
Is it possible to swim in the sea in Ericeira at any time of the year?
The Atlantic Ocean in Ericeira is quite cool, and swimming is only possible in June, July, August, September, and October when the water temperature reaches 21°C (70°F).
Is Ericeira a popular tourist destination for beach vacations?
Ericeira a fairly popular beach destination, offering good conditions for swimming and relaxation, with a steady flow of tourists, especially during peak seasons.
What sea temperatures can I expect in Ericeira in the next month?
In March, the water temperature in the Atlantic Ocean in Ericeira will range between 55°F (13°C) and 63°F (17°C)