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Water Temperature in the Atlantic Ocean in Praia de Cortegaca, Portugal: Current, Historical Data and Forecast
On this page, you will find comprehensive information about the sea temperature in Praia de Cortegaca 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 Praia de Cortegaca
13.7°C
TODAY
13.5°C
YESTERDAY
13.7°C
A WEEK AGO
Analysis, Historical Data, and Forecast of Water Temperature
Today sea water temperature in the Atlantic Ocean in Praia de Cortegaca is 13.7°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 Praia de Cortegaca Over the Last 30 Days
The water temperature in Praia de Cortegaca 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 Praia de Cortegaca will remain nearly unchanged in the coming days, its value will be 14.7°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 Praia de Cortegaca 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15 | 13.7°C | 14.5°C | |
| Feb 16 | 13.7°C | 14.3°C | |
| Feb 17 | 13.4°C | 14.5°C | |
| Feb 18 | 13.7°C | 15.3°C | |
| Feb 19 | 14.0°C | 14.5°C | |
| Feb 20 | 13.6°C | 14.8°C | |
| Feb 21 | 13.5°C | 15.3°C | |
| Feb 22 | 13.5°C | 15.0°C | |
| Feb 23 | 15.0°C | 13.8°C | |
| Feb 24 | 14.5°C | 13.9°C | |
| Feb 25 | 15.0°C | 14.0°C | |
| Feb 26 | 14.5°C | 14.1°C | |
| Feb 27 | 15.8°C | 14.3°C | |
| Feb 28 | 15.8°C | 14.5°C | |
| Mar 1 | 15.3°C | 14.6°C | |
| Mar 2 | 15.3°C | 14.7°C |
Sea Temperature in Praia de Cortegaca Throughout the Year
Throughout the year, the sea temperature in Praia de Cortegaca exceeds 77°F (25°C) for 0 days, exceeds 72°F (22°C) for 0 days, and exceeds 64°F (18°C) for 143 days.
Below is the annual chart of sea temperature changes in the Atlantic Ocean in Praia de Cortegaca.
January
| Minimum | Average | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 15.5°C | 18°C |
February
| Minimum | Average | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 15°C | 18°C |
March
| Minimum | Average | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 15°C | 18°C |
April
| Minimum | Average | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 16°C | 19°C |
May
| Minimum | Average | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 17.5°C | 21°C |
June
| Minimum | Average | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 18.5°C | 23°C |
July
| Minimum | Average | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 19°C | 24°C |
August
| Minimum | Average | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 19.5°C | 24°C |
September
| Minimum | Average | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 18.5°C | 23°C |
October
| Minimum | Average | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 19°C | 23°C |
November
| Minimum | Average | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 17°C | 21°C |
December
| Minimum | Average | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 15.5°C | 19°C |
Monthly Water Temperature Histogram for Atlantic Ocean in Praia de Cortegaca
You can explore detailed data on how the water temperature in Praia de Cortegaca varies each month:
What Beaches Are There In and Around Praia de Cortegaca?
Praia De Cortegaca
Praia De Cortegaca is a 2-stars sandy beach, is located directly in Praia de Cortegaca. It has been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag, ensuring high environmental and quality standards.
Praia De Cortegaca Norte
Praia De Cortegaca Norte is a 4-stars sandy beach, is located directly in Praia de Cortegaca. It has been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag, ensuring high environmental and quality standards. There is parking. Praia De Cortegaca Norte is an excellent spot for fishing enthusiasts, offering good opportunities to catch local fish. Snorkeling is possible. It is suitable for surfing.
Praia De Maceda
Praia De Maceda is a 4-stars sandy beach, is located directly in Praia de Cortegaca. There is parking. There are restrooms. There are cafés. Praia De Maceda is an excellent spot for fishing enthusiasts, offering good opportunities to catch local fish. Snorkeling is possible. It is suitable for surfing.
Cortegaca Sul Beach
Cortegaca Sul Beach is a 5-stars sandy beach, is located directly in Praia de Cortegaca. It has been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag, ensuring high environmental and quality standards. There is parking. There are restrooms. There are cafés. Cortegaca Sul Beach is an excellent spot for fishing enthusiasts, offering good opportunities to catch local fish. Snorkeling is possible. It is suitable for surfing.
Praia De Esmoriz Sul
Praia De Esmoriz Sul is a 2-stars sandy beach, is located directly in Praia de Cortegaca. It has been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag, ensuring high environmental and quality standards. There are cafés.
Playa Portugal
Playa Portugal is a 2-stars sandy beach, is located directly in Praia de Cortegaca. There are cafés.
Praia De Esmoriz
Praia De Esmoriz is a 3-stars sandy beach, located in a 2 km (1 miles) radius of Praia de Cortegaca. It has been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag, ensuring high environmental and quality standards. There is parking. There are cafés.
Praia De Sao Pedro De Maceda
Praia De Sao Pedro De Maceda is a 4-stars sandy beach, located in a 2 km (1 miles) radius of Praia de Cortegaca. It has been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag, ensuring high environmental and quality standards. There is parking. There are restrooms. There are cafés. It is suitable for surfing.
Praia Dos Jerinhos
Praia Dos Jerinhos is a 3-stars sandy beach, located in a 2 km (1 miles) radius of Praia de Cortegaca. There is parking. There are shops. Praia Dos Jerinhos is an excellent spot for fishing enthusiasts, offering good opportunities to catch local fish. Snorkeling is possible.
Praia Da Base De Maceda
Praia Da Base De Maceda is a 2-stars sandy beach, located in a 3 km (2 miles) radius of Praia de Cortegaca. There are lifeguards on the beach. There are cafés.
Dunas De Esmoriz / Paramos
Dunas De Esmoriz / Paramos is a 2-stars sandy beach, located in a 3 km (2 miles) radius of Praia de Cortegaca. It has been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag, ensuring high environmental and quality standards.
Praia De Paramos
Praia De Paramos is a 5-stars sandy beach, located in a 4 km (2 miles) radius of Praia de Cortegaca. It has been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag, ensuring high environmental and quality standards. There is parking. There are restrooms. 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 Silvalde
Praia De Silvalde is a 2-stars sandy beach, located in a 5 km (3 miles) radius of Praia de Cortegaca. It has been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag, ensuring high environmental and quality standards. Praia De Silvalde is an excellent spot for fishing enthusiasts, offering good opportunities to catch local fish.
Praia Do Bairro Piscatorio
Praia Do Bairro Piscatorio is a 2-stars sandy beach, located in a 6 km (4 miles) radius of Praia de Cortegaca. There is parking.
Praia Das Dunas De Ovar
Praia Das Dunas De Ovar is a 2-stars sandy beach, located in a 6 km (4 miles) radius of Praia de Cortegaca. There is parking.
Praia Furadouro Norte
Praia Furadouro Norte is a 3-stars sandy beach, located in a 6 km (4 miles) radius of Praia de Cortegaca. It has been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag, ensuring high environmental and quality standards. There are cafés. Praia Furadouro Norte is an excellent spot for fishing enthusiasts, offering good opportunities to catch local fish. Snorkeling is possible.
Praia Do Furadouro
Praia Do Furadouro is a 3-stars sandy beach, located in a 7 km (4 miles) radius of Praia de Cortegaca. It has been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag, ensuring high environmental and quality standards. There is parking. There are cafés.
Praia Da Rua 37
Praia Da Rua 37 is a 5-stars sandy beach, located in a 7 km (4 miles) radius of Praia de Cortegaca. There are lifeguards on the beach. There is parking. There are restrooms. There are cafés. The calm waters make this beach ideal for swimming, providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all visitors.
Praia Marbelo
Praia Marbelo is a 2-stars sandy beach, located in a 8 km (5 miles) radius of Praia de Cortegaca. There are cafés.
Praia Azul Espinho
Praia Azul Espinho is a 3-stars sandy beach, located in a 8 km (5 miles) radius of Praia de Cortegaca. It has been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag, ensuring high environmental and quality standards. There is parking. There are cafés.
Praia de Cortegaca Weather
FEBRUARY 23
11°C / 15°C
overcast clouds: 85-100%humidity: 74% | wind: 6 km/h
FEBRUARY 24
13°C / 14°C
light rainhumidity: 82% | wind: 5 km/h
FEBRUARY 25
9°C / 13°C
clear skyhumidity: 65% | wind: 3 km/h
FEBRUARY 26
12°C / 13°C
overcast clouds: 85-100%humidity: 58% | wind: 3 km/h
Sea Temperature in the Atlantic Ocean in Praia de Cortegaca: General Trends and Swimming Opportunities
The climate in the coastal region of Aveiro District, Portugal is categorized as Mediterranean, characterized by warm to hot summers and cool, damp winters. The area experiences an annual average temperature of around 15°C, with rainfall distributed throughout the year, but it's more concentrated in the winter months.
Praia de Cortegaca is located in Europe in the Northern Hemisphere at a latitude of 41 degrees, along the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Praia de Cortegaca lies within the Aveiro District in Portugal.
The average annual daytime air temperature in Praia de Cortegaca is 19°C (66°F), with the average nighttime temperature being 11°C (52°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 6°C (42°F) is recorded in January, and the maximum is in July, reaching 16°C (61°F).
According to historical data, Praia de Cortegaca 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 150 mm (5.9 inches) of precipitation, while the driest month is July, which typically has 2 rainy days and only 15 mm (0.6 inches) of precipitation.
The average annual water temperature in Atlantic Ocean in Praia de Cortegaca is 17°C (63°F). In February, the water reaches its lowest point of the year at 12°C (54°F), while in July, it peaks at 24°C (75°F). In Praia de Cortegaca, 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 Praia de Cortegaca and its Water Temperatures
What is the current sea temperature in Praia de Cortegaca?
The water temperature today in the Atlantic Ocean in Praia de Cortegaca is 57°F (13.7°C).
In which months is the water temperature in Praia de Cortegaca comfortable for swimming?
It cannot be guaranteed that the water temperature in Praia de Cortegaca will be comfortable for swimming in any month of the year.
What is the water temperature in Praia de Cortegaca during the winter?
The water temperature in the Atlantic Ocean in Praia de Cortegaca during the winter ranges from 12°C to 19°C (54°F to 66°F).
What is the water temperature in Praia de Cortegaca during the spring?
The water temperature in the Atlantic Ocean in Praia de Cortegaca during the spring ranges from 12°C to 21°C (54°F to 70°F).
What is the water temperature in Praia de Cortegaca during the summer?
The water temperature in the Atlantic Ocean in Praia de Cortegaca during the summer ranges from 14°C to 24°C (57°F to 75°F).
What is the water temperature in Praia de Cortegaca during the fall?
The water temperature in the Atlantic Ocean in Praia de Cortegaca during the fall ranges from 13°C to 23°C (55°F to 73°F).
Is it possible to swim in the sea in Praia de Cortegaca at any time of the year?
The Atlantic Ocean in Praia de Cortegaca is quite cool, and swimming is only possible in May, June, July, August, September, October, and November when the water temperature reaches 21°C (70°F).
What sea temperatures can I expect in Praia de Cortegaca in the next month?
In March, the water temperature in the Atlantic Ocean in Praia de Cortegaca will range between 54°F (12°C) and 64°F (18°C)