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Water Temperature in the Atlantic Ocean in Santa Luzia, Portugal: Current, Historical Data and Forecast
On this page, you will find comprehensive information about the sea temperature in Santa Luzia 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 Santa Luzia
14.7°C
TODAY
15.1°C
YESTERDAY
15.2°C
A WEEK AGO
Analysis, Historical Data, and Forecast of Water Temperature
Today sea water temperature in the Atlantic Ocean in Santa Luzia is 14.7°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 Santa Luzia Over the Last 30 Days
The water temperature in Santa Luzia 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 Santa Luzia will remain nearly unchanged in the coming days, its value will be 15.4°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 Santa Luzia 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 | 15.2°C | 14.8°C | |
| Feb 16 | 14.9°C | 15.0°C | |
| Feb 17 | 14.7°C | 16.3°C | |
| Feb 18 | 14.8°C | 15.8°C | |
| Feb 19 | 14.8°C | 15.0°C | |
| Feb 20 | 14.7°C | 15.0°C | |
| Feb 21 | 15.1°C | 15.5°C | |
| Feb 22 | 14.7°C | 16.5°C | |
| Feb 23 | 15.8°C | 14.8°C | |
| Feb 24 | 15.3°C | 14.9°C | |
| Feb 25 | 15.3°C | 14.9°C | |
| Feb 26 | 15.5°C | 15.0°C | |
| Feb 27 | 16.3°C | 15.1°C | |
| Feb 28 | 16.3°C | 15.2°C | |
| Mar 1 | 16.0°C | 15.3°C | |
| Mar 2 | 15.8°C | 15.4°C |
Sea Temperature in Santa Luzia Throughout the Year
Throughout the year, the sea temperature in Santa Luzia exceeds 77°F (25°C) for 0 days, exceeds 72°F (22°C) for 0 days, and exceeds 64°F (18°C) for 186 days.
Below is the annual chart of sea temperature changes in the Atlantic Ocean in Santa Luzia.
January
| Minimum | Average | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 16°C | 17°C |
February
| Minimum | Average | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 16°C | 18°C |
March
| Minimum | Average | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 15.5°C | 17°C |
April
| Minimum | Average | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 16.5°C | 19°C |
May
| Minimum | Average | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 18°C | 21°C |
June
| Minimum | Average | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 19.5°C | 22°C |
July
| Minimum | Average | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 19.5°C | 23°C |
August
| Minimum | Average | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 20.5°C | 23°C |
September
| Minimum | Average | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 20.5°C | 23°C |
October
| Minimum | Average | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 20°C | 23°C |
November
| Minimum | Average | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 18.5°C | 21°C |
December
| Minimum | Average | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 17°C | 19°C |
Monthly Water Temperature Histogram for Atlantic Ocean in Santa Luzia
You can explore detailed data on how the water temperature in Santa Luzia varies each month:
What Beaches Are There In and Around Santa Luzia?
Praia Da Terra Estreita
Praia Da Terra Estreita is a 5-stars sandy beach, is located directly in Santa Luzia. 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 Da Terra Estreita is an excellent spot for fishing enthusiasts, offering good opportunities to catch local fish. 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.
Praia Do Barril
Praia Do Barril is a 5-stars sandy beach, is located directly in Santa Luzia. It has been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag, ensuring high environmental and quality standards. There are lifeguards on the beach. For those who prefer clothing-optional beaches, Praia Do Barril is a designated nudist beach. 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.
Ilha De Tavira
Ilha De Tavira is a 3-stars sandy beach, located in a 2 km (1 miles) radius of Santa Luzia. It has been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag, ensuring high environmental and quality standards. For those who prefer clothing-optional beaches, Ilha De Tavira is a designated nudist beach. Snorkeling is possible.
Praia Da Ilha De Tavira
Praia Da Ilha De Tavira is a 5-stars sandy beach, located in a 3 km (2 miles) radius of Santa Luzia. It has been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag, ensuring high environmental and quality standards. There are lifeguards on the beach. For those who prefer clothing-optional beaches, Praia Da Ilha De Tavira is a designated nudist beach. There are restrooms. There are cafés. Praia Da Ilha De Tavira 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.
Praia Do Forte Da Barra
Praia Do Forte Da Barra is a 1-stars sandy beach, located in a 4 km (2 miles) radius of Santa Luzia.
Praia De Cabana
Praia De Cabana is a 5-stars sandy beach, located in a 5 km (3 miles) radius of Santa Luzia. It has been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag, ensuring high environmental and quality standards. There are lifeguards on the beach. There are cafés. Praia De Cabana 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.
Praia Do Golden
Praia Do Golden is a 2-stars sandy beach, located in a 6 km (4 miles) radius of Santa Luzia. There are lifeguards on the beach. Praia Do Golden is an excellent spot for fishing enthusiasts, offering good opportunities to catch local fish.
Praia De Cabanas De Tavira
Praia De Cabanas De Tavira is a 5-stars sandy beach, located in a 7 km (4 miles) radius of Santa Luzia. 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 Cabanas De Tavira 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.
Praia Da Barra Da Fuseta
Praia Da Barra Da Fuseta is a 1-stars sandy beach, located in a 7 km (4 miles) radius of Santa Luzia. Praia Da Barra Da Fuseta is an excellent spot for fishing enthusiasts, offering good opportunities to catch local fish.
Praia Do Lacem
Praia Do Lacem is a 1-stars sandy beach, located in a 9 km (6 miles) radius of Santa Luzia.
Fuzeta Beach
Fuzeta Beach is a 1-stars sandy beach, located in a 9 km (6 miles) radius of Santa Luzia.
Praia Da Fuseta Ria
Praia Da Fuseta Ria is a 4-stars sandy beach, located in a 9 km (6 miles) radius of Santa Luzia. 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.
Praia Da Caiana
Praia Da Caiana is a 3-stars sandy beach, located in a 10 km (6 miles) radius of Santa Luzia. There is parking. There are cafés. Praia Da Caiana is an excellent spot for fishing enthusiasts, offering good opportunities to catch local fish. Snorkeling is possible.
Praia Da Fuseta
Praia Da Fuseta is a 5-stars sandy beach, located in a 10 km (6 miles) radius of Santa Luzia. It has been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag, ensuring high environmental and quality standards. There are lifeguards on the beach. There are restrooms. There are cafés. Praia Da Fuseta is an excellent spot for fishing enthusiasts, offering good opportunities to catch local fish. Snorkeling is possible. The calm waters make this beach ideal for swimming, providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all visitors.
Santa Luzia Weather
FEBRUARY 23
14°C / 16°C
broken clouds: 51-84%humidity: 65% | wind: 3 km/h
FEBRUARY 24
13°C / 18°C
clear skyhumidity: 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
Sea Temperature in the Atlantic Ocean in Santa Luzia: General Trends and Swimming Opportunities
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.
Santa Luzia is located in Europe in the Northern Hemisphere at a latitude of 37 degrees, along the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Santa Luzia lies within the Faro District in Portugal.
The average annual daytime air temperature in Santa Luzia 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 7°C (45°F) is recorded in January, and the maximum is in August, reaching 20°C (67°F).
According to historical data, Santa Luzia 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 88 mm (3.5 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 Santa Luzia 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 Santa Luzia, 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 Santa Luzia and its Water Temperatures
What is the current sea temperature in Santa Luzia?
The water temperature today in the Atlantic Ocean in Santa Luzia is 59°F (14.7°C).
In which months is the water temperature in Santa Luzia comfortable for swimming?
It cannot be guaranteed that the water temperature in Santa Luzia will be comfortable for swimming in any month of the year.
What is the water temperature in Santa Luzia during the winter?
The water temperature in the Atlantic Ocean in Santa Luzia during the winter ranges from 14°C to 19°C (57°F to 66°F).
What is the water temperature in Santa Luzia during the spring?
The water temperature in the Atlantic Ocean in Santa Luzia during the spring ranges from 14°C to 21°C (57°F to 70°F).
What is the water temperature in Santa Luzia during the summer?
The water temperature in the Atlantic Ocean in Santa Luzia during the summer ranges from 16°C to 23°C (61°F to 73°F).
What is the water temperature in Santa Luzia during the fall?
The water temperature in the Atlantic Ocean in Santa Luzia during the fall ranges from 16°C to 23°C (61°F to 73°F).
Is it possible to swim in the sea in Santa Luzia at any time of the year?
The Atlantic Ocean in Santa Luzia 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 Santa Luzia in the next month?
In March, the water temperature in the Atlantic Ocean in Santa Luzia will range between 57°F (14°C) and 63°F (17°C)