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Water Temperature in the Atlantic Ocean in Praia do Ancao, Portugal: Current, Historical Data and Forecast

On this page, you will find comprehensive information about the sea temperature in Praia do Ancao 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 do Ancao

15.0°C

TODAY

15.2°C

YESTERDAY

15.3°C

A WEEK AGO

Analysis, Historical Data, and Forecast of Water Temperature

Today sea water temperature in the Atlantic Ocean in Praia do Ancao is 15°C. The water is comfortable for most people, making it an ideal range for water sports enthusiasts. The temperature does not cause significant discomfort, and swimming will be pleasant for the majority. However, it's important to remember that prolonged exposure to the water can still lead to cooling, so it's essential to monitor the time spent in the water, especially for children or elderly people.

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 do Ancao Over the Last 30 Days

The water temperature in Praia do Ancao 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 do Ancao will remain nearly unchanged in the coming days, its value will be 15.1°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 do Ancao 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

DateCurrentAverageForecast
Feb 1515.3°C15.0°C
Feb 1614.8°C14.5°C
Feb 1714.4°C15.0°C
Feb 1814.6°C14.8°C
Feb 1914.8°C15.0°C
Feb 2015.3°C15.0°C
Feb 2115.2°C15.0°C
Feb 2215.2°C15.3°C
Feb 2315.0°C15.0°C
Feb 2415.5°C15.1°C
Feb 2515.3°C15.1°C
Feb 2615.0°C15.1°C
Feb 2715.5°C15.1°C
Feb 2815.5°C15.1°C
Mar 115.5°C15.1°C
Mar 215.3°C15.1°C
* Current - Actual water temperature value
** Average - Average water temperature on this day in recent years
*** Forecast - Our water temperature forecast

Sea Temperature in Praia do Ancao Throughout the Year

Throughout the year, the sea temperature in Praia do Ancao exceeds 77°F (25°C) for 0 days, exceeds 72°F (22°C) for 1 days, and exceeds 64°F (18°C) for 180 days.

Below is the annual chart of sea temperature changes in the Atlantic Ocean in Praia do Ancao.

January

MinimumAverageMaximum
15°C16.5°C18°C

February

MinimumAverageMaximum
14°C16°C18°C

March

MinimumAverageMaximum
14°C16°C18°C

April

MinimumAverageMaximum
14°C16.5°C19°C

May

MinimumAverageMaximum
15°C18°C21°C

June

MinimumAverageMaximum
16°C19°C22°C

July

MinimumAverageMaximum
16°C19.5°C23°C

August

MinimumAverageMaximum
18°C20.5°C23°C

September

MinimumAverageMaximum
17°C20°C23°C

October

MinimumAverageMaximum
17°C20°C23°C

November

MinimumAverageMaximum
16°C18.5°C21°C

December

MinimumAverageMaximum
15°C17°C19°C

Monthly Water Temperature Histogram for Atlantic Ocean in Praia do Ancao

You can explore detailed data on how the water temperature in Praia do Ancao varies each month:

What Beaches Are There In and Around Praia do Ancao?

Praia Da Quinta Do Lago

Praia Da Quinta Do Lago is a 5-stars sandy beach, is located directly in Praia do Ancao. 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. 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.

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Praia Do Ancao

Praia Do Ancao is a 5-stars sandy beach, is located directly in Praia do Ancao. 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 cafés. The calm waters make this beach ideal for swimming, providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all visitors.

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Praia Do Garrao

Praia Do Garrao is a 5-stars sandy beach, located in a 2 km (1 miles) radius of Praia do Ancao. 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 cafés. The calm waters make this beach ideal for swimming, providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all visitors.

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Praia Do Garrao

Praia Do Garrao is a 5-stars sandy beach, located in a 2 km (1 miles) radius of Praia do Ancao. 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 cafés. The calm waters make this beach ideal for swimming, providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all visitors.

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Praia De Vale Do Lobo

Praia De Vale Do Lobo is a 5-stars sandy beach, located in a 3 km (2 miles) radius of Praia do Ancao. 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. 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.

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Praia Do Trafal

Praia Do Trafal is a 3-stars sandy beach, located in a 4 km (2 miles) radius of Praia do Ancao. For those who prefer clothing-optional beaches, Praia Do Trafal is a designated nudist beach. 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.

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Praia Do Almargem

Praia Do Almargem is a 5-stars sandy beach, located in a 5 km (3 miles) radius of Praia do Ancao. It has been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag, ensuring high environmental and quality standards. There is parking. There are restrooms. 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.

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Lagoa

Lagoa is a 3-stars sandy beach, located in a 5 km (3 miles) radius of Praia do Ancao. It has been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag, ensuring high environmental and quality standards. There is parking. There are cafés. Lagoa is an excellent spot for fishing enthusiasts, offering good opportunities to catch local fish.

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Praia De Loule Velho

Praia De Loule Velho is a 5-stars sandy beach, located in a 5 km (3 miles) radius of Praia do Ancao. 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. Praia De Loule Velho is an excellent spot for fishing enthusiasts, offering good opportunities to catch local fish. The calm waters make this beach ideal for swimming, providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all visitors.

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Praia Do Forte Novo

Praia Do Forte Novo is a 4-stars sandy beach, located in a 6 km (4 miles) radius of Praia do Ancao. 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. Praia Do Forte Novo is an excellent spot for fishing enthusiasts, offering good opportunities to catch local fish.

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Praia Da Gaivota

Praia Da Gaivota is a 3-stars sandy beach, located in a 6 km (4 miles) radius of Praia do Ancao. There is parking. There are restrooms. There are cafés.

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Guilherme

Guilherme is a 1-stars sandy beach, located in a 7 km (4 miles) radius of Praia do Ancao.

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Praia De Quarteira

Praia De Quarteira is a 5-stars sandy beach, located in a 7 km (4 miles) radius of Praia do Ancao. 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. 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.

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Barrinha Beach

Barrinha Beach is a 2-stars sandy beach, located in a 8 km (5 miles) radius of Praia do Ancao. It is suitable for surfing.

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Praia De Vilamoura

Praia De Vilamoura is a 5-stars sandy beach, located in a 9 km (6 miles) radius of Praia do Ancao. 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. 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.

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Praia Da Rocha Baixinha

Praia Da Rocha Baixinha is a 5-stars sandy beach, located in a 10 km (6 miles) radius of Praia do Ancao. 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. The calm waters make this beach ideal for swimming, providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all visitors.

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Praia do Ancao Weather

FEBRUARY 23

14°C / 16°C
broken clouds: 51-84%

humidity: 65% | wind: 3 km/h

FEBRUARY 24

13°C / 18°C
clear sky

humidity: 70% | wind: 4 km/h

FEBRUARY 25

11°C / 15°C
few clouds: 11-25%

humidity: 62% | wind: 5 km/h

FEBRUARY 26

13°C / 14°C
overcast clouds: 85-100%

humidity: 62% | wind: 4 km/h

Faro District, PortugalFaro District, PortugalFaro District, Portugal

Sea Temperature in the Atlantic Ocean in Praia do Ancao: General Trends and Swimming Opportunities

Original name
Praia do Ancão
The Local Time
02:14
Time Zone
UTC0
Sunrise
07:12
Sunset
18:18
Length of the day
11 h 6 m

Faro District, Portugal, enjoys a Mediterranean climate, characterized by hot, dry summers with temperatures often exceeding 30°C (86°F), and mild, wet winters where temperatures mostly hover between 8-15°C (46-59°F). The region typically gets most of its rain in the colder months, while summer months are predominantly sunny and dry.

Praia do Ancao is located in Europe in the Northern Hemisphere at a latitude of 37 degrees, along the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Praia do Ancao lies within the Faro District in Portugal.

The average annual daytime air temperature in Praia do Ancao is 22°C (72°F), with the average nighttime temperature being 13°C (55°F). The highest average daily temperature occurs in July, reaching 29°C (84°F), while the lowest is in January at 16°C (61°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 19°C (65°F).

According to historical data, Praia do Ancao experiences 60 rainy days per year, which accounts for 16 percent of all days in the year. On average, there are 5 rainy days each month. The wettest month is November, with 9 rainy days and 90 mm (3.6 inches) of precipitation, while the driest month is July, which typically has 0 rainy days and only 2 mm (0.1 inches) of precipitation.

The average annual water temperature in Atlantic Ocean in Praia do Ancao is 18°C (64°F). In February, the water reaches its lowest point of the year at 14°C (57°F), while in July, it peaks at 23°C (73°F). In Praia do Ancao, the water temperature in the Atlantic Ocean never consistently reaches a comfortable level for swimming in any month.

Geographical Location of Praia do Ancao

Frequently Asked Questions About Praia do Ancao and its Water Temperatures

What is the current sea temperature in Praia do Ancao?

The water temperature today in the Atlantic Ocean in Praia do Ancao is 59°F (15°C).

In which months is the water temperature in Praia do Ancao comfortable for swimming?

It cannot be guaranteed that the water temperature in Praia do Ancao will be comfortable for swimming in any month of the year.

What is the water temperature in Praia do Ancao during the winter?

The water temperature in the Atlantic Ocean in Praia do Ancao during the winter ranges from 14°C to 19°C (57°F to 66°F).

What is the water temperature in Praia do Ancao during the spring?

The water temperature in the Atlantic Ocean in Praia do Ancao during the spring ranges from 14°C to 21°C (57°F to 70°F).

What is the water temperature in Praia do Ancao during the summer?

The water temperature in the Atlantic Ocean in Praia do Ancao during the summer ranges from 16°C to 23°C (61°F to 73°F).

What is the water temperature in Praia do Ancao during the fall?

The water temperature in the Atlantic Ocean in Praia do Ancao during the fall ranges from 16°C to 23°C (61°F to 73°F).

Is it possible to swim in the sea in Praia do Ancao at any time of the year?

The Atlantic Ocean in Praia do Ancao 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 do Ancao in the next month?

In March, the water temperature in the Atlantic Ocean in Praia do Ancao will range between 57°F (14°C) and 64°F (18°C)