What is the current water temperature in Ponta Delgada?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Ponta Delgada?

As of now, in Ponta Delgada, the water temperature is 18.04°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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Water temperature in Ponta Delgada

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Ponta Delgada. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.

64.5

°F

May 13, 18:29

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

64.4°F

Tomorrow:

64.7°F

Sunrise:

06:34

Sunset:

20:44

Day Length:

14 h. 10 min.

Ponta Delgada in May

Minimum:

61.1°F

Average:

62.9°F

Maximum:

65.5°F

Sea water temperature in Ponta Delgada today

As of now, in Ponta Delgada, the water temperature is 64.5°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 1.1°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 65.0°F on 2014, while the historical minimum was 61.7°F on 2016.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 65.1°F, with minimum temperature starting at 64.7°F, while the maximum might reach 65.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Ponta Delgada

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 29	63.7°F	63.3°F	62.5°F
Apr 30	63.5°F	63.0°F	62.6°F
May 1	63.2°F	63.1°F	62.6°F
May 2	64.1°F	63.1°F	62.9°F
May 3	64.0°F	63.2°F	62.9°F
May 4	63.9°F	62.6°F	63.0°F
May 5	64.0°F	62.7°F	63.0°F
May 6	63.7°F	62.9°F	62.9°F
May 7	63.6°F	63.3°F	63.0°F
May 8	64.5°F	63.6°F	63.2°F
May 9	64.6°F	64.0°F	63.3°F
May 10	64.3°F	64.1°F	63.2°F
May 11	64.2°F	64.0°F	63.2°F
May 12	64.4°F	64.2°F	63.3°F
May 13	64.5°F	64.7°F	63.4°F
May 14	64.7°F	64.9°F	63.6°F
May 15	64.9°F	65.8°F	63.8°F
May 16	65.0°F	65.9°F	64.0°F
May 17	65.1°F	65.5°F	64.0°F
May 18	65.1°F	66.1°F	64.1°F
May 19	65.4°F	66.1°F	64.3°F
May 20	65.5°F	66.4°F	64.4°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Ponta Delgada by month

In Ponta Delgada, the months August through September offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 46 swimming days.

The warmest water in Ponta Delgada was recorded on August 31, 2020, reaching a 76.5°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 17, 2015, dipping to 59.1°F. The average readings by season are 62.8°F in Winter, 62.3°F in Spring, 70.7°F in Summer, and 70.6°F in Autumn.